Microplastics in the Water of Batang Anai Estuary, Padang Pariaman Regency, Indonesia: Assessing Effects on Riverine Plastic Load in the Marine Environment

Q3 Environmental Science

Environment and Natural Resources Journal Pub Date : 2024-01-01 DOI:10.32526/ennrj/22/20230191

Suparno Suparno, D. Deswati, Wiya Elsa Fitri, H. Pardi, Adewirli Putra

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Abstract

Microplastic (MP) is one of the most dangerous contaminants due to its ecotoxicological impact on the aquatic environment, aquatic biota, and human health. Defined as particles less than 5 mm, these contaminants originates from either primary or secondary source. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the abundance, shape, color, size, and type of microplastic (MP) polymers. In the process, water samples were collected from 3 distinct points in the Batang Anai River, to obtain MP. Subsequently, analysis was conducted using a microscope and Attenuated Total Reflection-Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR). The results showed that the abundance of MP in the water samples ranged from 37-77 particles/L, and the most dominant shapes, colors, and sizes identified were fragments (49.44%), black (48%), and sizes >1,000 µm (33%), respectively. Characterization and interpretation of functional groups in the FTIR spectrum indicated the presence of cellulose polymer, ethylene-propylene copolymer, neoprene, and polyester. In conclusion, this report can be used as initial information to help control plastic waste pollution.

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印度尼西亚 Padang Pariaman 地区 Batang Anai 河口水中的微塑料：评估河流塑料负荷对海洋环境的影响

微塑料（MP）是最危险的污染物之一，因为它对水生环境、水生生物群和人类健康具有生态毒理学影响。微塑料被定义为小于 5 毫米的颗粒，这些污染物来自一次或二次来源。因此，本研究旨在分析微塑料（MP）聚合物的数量、形状、颜色、大小和类型。在此过程中，从巴塘安奈河的 3 个不同点采集水样，以获得 MP。随后，使用显微镜和衰减全反射-傅立叶变换红外光谱（ATR-FTIR）进行了分析。结果表明，水样中 MP 的丰度在 37-77 微粒/升之间，最主要的形状、颜色和大小分别是碎片（49.44%）、黑色（48%）和大于 1,000 微米（33%）。傅立叶变换红外光谱中官能团的表征和解释表明，存在纤维素聚合物、乙烯-丙烯共聚物、氯丁橡胶和聚酯。总之，本报告可作为帮助控制塑料废物污染的初步信息。

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Environment and Natural Resources Journal Environmental Science-Environmental Science (all)

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1.90

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期刊介绍： The Environment and Natural Resources Journal is a peer-reviewed journal, which provides insight scientific knowledge into the diverse dimensions of integrated environmental and natural resource management. The journal aims to provide a platform for exchange and distribution of the knowledge and cutting-edge research in the fields of environmental science and natural resource management to academicians, scientists and researchers. The journal accepts a varied array of manuscripts on all aspects of environmental science and natural resource management. The journal scope covers the integration of multidisciplinary sciences for prevention, control, treatment, environmental clean-up and restoration. The study of the existing or emerging problems of environment and natural resources in the region of Southeast Asia and the creation of novel knowledge and/or recommendations of mitigation measures for sustainable development policies are emphasized. The subject areas are diverse, but specific topics of interest include: -Biodiversity -Climate change -Detection and monitoring of polluted sources e.g., industry, mining -Disaster e.g., forest fire, flooding, earthquake, tsunami, or tidal wave -Ecological/Environmental modelling -Emerging contaminants/hazardous wastes investigation and remediation -Environmental dynamics e.g., coastal erosion, sea level rise -Environmental assessment tools, policy and management e.g., GIS, remote sensing, Environmental -Management System (EMS) -Environmental pollution and other novel solutions to pollution -Remediation technology of contaminated environments -Transboundary pollution -Waste and wastewater treatments and disposal technology