Recreational activities as a major source of microplastics in aquatic environments DOI Open Access
Kanchana Chandrakanthan, Matthew P. Fraser, Pierre Herckès

et al.

Water Emerging Contaminants & Nanoplastics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(3)

Published: Sept. 11, 2024

Microplastics (MPs) have been extensively studied in the marine environment recent years, but their occurrence recreational waters, and activities as a source of MPs, less explored. In this study, we investigate temporal variation MPs Salt River, natural surface waterway heavily used for recreation, community swimming pools nearby Tempe, Arizona. Samples were processed using established methodologies MP shapes number concentrations obtained by optical microscopy. The samples water collected during activity ranged from 27,798 to 222,391 MPs/m3, with highest occurring at 16:00 lowest 8:00, consistent activities. Fibers dominant shape (≥ 71%) overall accounting much 96% all peak time (16:00). apartment 59,160 254,574 MPs/m3. terms shape, fibers again (sometimes high 87%) these samples. Raman spectroscopic characterization revealed presence polyethylene (PE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyester (PES), polyamide (PA), polypropylene (PP), showing larger variety polymers pool samples, while more pieces remained chemically unidentifiable. prevalence PES PA indicates that release synthetic fabrics such swimwear is substantial environment.

Language: Английский

Spatial Distribution and Ecological Risk of Microplastic Contamination in River Water Near a Landfill Leachate Disposal Area: A Case Study of Supit Urang Landfill, Malang City, Indonesia DOI Creative Commons

Moh. Zainal Bahrudin,

Tri Budi Prayogo, Riyanto Haribowo

et al.

Jurnal Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Alam dan Lingkungan (Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Management), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. 366 - 377

Published: April 14, 2025

Microplastics (MPs) in landfill leachate are a critical environmental challenge due to their persistence natural environment, where they resist degradation and pose long-term risks, including harm aquatic ecosystems human health. Specifically, Supit Urang Landfill Malang discharges containing microplastics into the Sumber Beling River, which flows through densely populated areas of Mulyorejo Bandulan. This poses significant risk, as public awareness microplastic pollution remains low, residents continue using river for activities like fishing, washing, bathing. study examines distribution properties River assessed ecological risk levels. Nine sampling points were chosen represent sources, upstream quality controls, downstream sites impacted by pollution. We employed ATR-FTIR spectroscopy its high accuracy identifying microplastics, along with an assessment PHI, PLI, PERI. The results revealed that abundance varied between 63 240 particles / L, highest concentration found (TS.7). predominant shapes MPs films (48.30%) fragments (42.98%), polypropylene (PP) polyethylene (PE) being most prevalent polymers detected. Although overall was site P5, located residential area Mulyorejo, exhibited level. These findings underscore urgent need targeted interventions enhance waste disposal raise community regarding

Language: Английский

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Editorial: Baselines, impacts and mitigation strategies for plastic debris and microplastic pollution in South East Asia DOI Creative Commons
Sabiqah Tuan Anuar,

Ahmad Ammarluddin Mohd Ali,

Muhammad Reza Cordova

et al.

Frontiers in Marine Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: April 24, 2025

Language: Английский

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Microplastic pollution in tropical coral reef ecosystems from the coastal South China Sea and their impacts on corals in situ DOI

Weijie Bian,

Yingxu Zeng, Yurui Li

et al.

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 480, P. 135898 - 135898

Published: Sept. 19, 2024

Language: Английский

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Quantification and identification of microplastic in sediment and surface water from selected areas in the Brunei ecosystem DOI Open Access
Chingakham Chinglenthoiba,

Hamiz Raziq Danish,

Sabiqah Tuan Anuar

et al.

Water Emerging Contaminants & Nanoplastics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 28, 2025

Microplastic pollution poses a significant threat to global environmental health, particularly within freshwater ecosystems, where these minute particles accumulate and persist. This research endeavors provide thorough examination of microplastic contamination the Brunei River, aiming elucidate its abundance, distribution patterns, polymer composition. Sediment water samples were systematically collected from six locations along river, employing rigorous methodologies for isolation characterization, including microscopy Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The analysis revealed substantial abundance both sediment column, with concentrations averaging 1212 particles/g 850 particles/L, respectively. Notably, transparent microplastics dominated samples, constituting 28% observed particles, while black prevailed in comprising 38% total. Through attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform (ATR-FTIR) analysis, distinct compositions identified, encompassing mixed polymers, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polyamide, high-density polyethylene, low-density polyethylene. Furthermore, spatial demonstrated correlation between proximity densely populated urbanized areas riverbanks. relationship highlights influence anthropogenic activities on levels ecosystems. These findings underscore critical need targeted interventions address riverine environments. Implementing sustainable waste management practices enforcing robust regulatory measures are essential steps mitigate this growing challenge protect ecological integrity human health.

Language: Английский

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Aquatic microplastics research in the ASEAN region: Analysis of challenges and priorities DOI Creative Commons
Haruka Nakano, María Belén Alfonso,

Nopphawit Phinchan

et al.

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 210, P. 117342 - 117342

Published: Nov. 28, 2024

Language: Английский

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Recreational activities as a major source of microplastics in aquatic environments DOI Open Access
Kanchana Chandrakanthan, Matthew P. Fraser, Pierre Herckès

et al.

Water Emerging Contaminants & Nanoplastics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(3)

Published: Sept. 11, 2024

Microplastics (MPs) have been extensively studied in the marine environment recent years, but their occurrence recreational waters, and activities as a source of MPs, less explored. In this study, we investigate temporal variation MPs Salt River, natural surface waterway heavily used for recreation, community swimming pools nearby Tempe, Arizona. Samples were processed using established methodologies MP shapes number concentrations obtained by optical microscopy. The samples water collected during activity ranged from 27,798 to 222,391 MPs/m3, with highest occurring at 16:00 lowest 8:00, consistent activities. Fibers dominant shape (≥ 71%) overall accounting much 96% all peak time (16:00). apartment 59,160 254,574 MPs/m3. terms shape, fibers again (sometimes high 87%) these samples. Raman spectroscopic characterization revealed presence polyethylene (PE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyester (PES), polyamide (PA), polypropylene (PP), showing larger variety polymers pool samples, while more pieces remained chemically unidentifiable. prevalence PES PA indicates that release synthetic fabrics such swimwear is substantial environment.

Language: Английский

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0