Micro and Nano Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22, P. 100237 - 100237
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Investigations
on
microplastic
(MPs)
particles
in
soils
are
extremely
rare,
and
the
published
results
often
lack
comparability
due
to
different
sampling,
extracting,
analytical
approaches
used.
The
current
techniques
for
examining
tiny
MPs
soil
samples
not
particularly
effective,
but
minor
adjustments
method
combinations
should
be
explored.
complexity
of
matrix
presents
challenges
developing
a
standardized
approach
characterizing
removing
them
effectively,
heterogeneity
composition,
variability
their
size/shape,
interactions
with
particles,
background
contamination,
methodological
variations.
This
review
focuses
evaluating
various
methods
extraction,
purification,
identification,
measurement
removal
complex
systems.
A
recommended
methodology
extracting
from
is
proposed,
aiming
provide
systematic
recovery
identification.
Furthermore,
article
discusses
sampling
plans,
drying
sieving
techniques,
density
separation
methods,
special
emphasis
photocatalytic
removal.
also
addresses
encountered
such
analyses
suggests
possible
solutions,
followed
by
future
prospects.
Additionally,
importance
environment
highlighted,
underscoring
need
effective
methodologies
tackling
this
pressing
issue.
Water Science & Technology Water Supply,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(2), P. 517 - 542
Published: Jan. 24, 2024
Abstract
Southeast
Asia
is
vulnerable
to
climate
change
with
over
half
of
its
population
already
being
impacted
by
drought,
flooding,
and
rise
in
sea
levels
recently.
This
work
reviews
the
current
water
resource
challenges
Indonesia,
prone
rising
impacts
change.
A
baseline
assessment
Indonesia's
drinking
resources
related
original
sources
presented.
In
response
a
growing
concern
chronic
that
undermine
supply
nationwide,
this
study
analyses
safety
supervision.
To
accomplish
this,
literature
survey
(100
studies
published
during
2000–2023
period)
was
performed
identify
regional
groundwater
sustainability
security
issues.
Among
main
findings
study,
only
10%
rainfall
infiltrates
groundwater,
while
70%
rivers
are
heavily
polluted
domestic
waste.
During
period,
availability
decreased
1,200
m3/year
2020,
35%
economically
feasible
for
reuse.
The
deficit
Indonesia
estimated
be
5.5
hm3/year
roughly
67%
population's
demand
satisfied
2021.
Although
might
fulfilled
private
vendors,
supply/demand
forecasts
2030
suggest
gap
could
not
closed
increasing
supply.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Jan. 30, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
newly
recognized
contaminants
that
result
from
the
breakdown
of
plastics
released
into
aquatic
environments.
This
study
focuses
on
elimination
polystyrene
(PS)
using
S.
platensis,
a
natural
biocoagulant,
aqueous
solutions.
The
research
investigated
several
crucial
variables,
including
initial
level
PS
ranging
100
to
900
mg
L
