A review of microplastic threat mitigation in Asian lentic environments

Moriom Rahman Sadia; Mehedi Hasan; Abu Reza Md Towfiqul Islam; Most Mastura Munia Farjana Jion; Md Abdullah Al Masud; Md Naimur Rahman; Susmita Datta Peu; Arnob Das; A B M Mainul Bari; Md Saiful Islam; Subodh Chandra Pal; Md Refat Jahan Rakib; Venkatramanan Senapathi; Abubakr M Idris; Guilherme Malafaia

doi:10.1016/j.jconhyd.2023.104284

A review of microplastic threat mitigation in Asian lentic environments

J Contam Hydrol. 2024 Jan:260:104284. doi: 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2023.104284. Epub 2023 Dec 11.

Authors

Moriom Rahman Sadia¹, Mehedi Hasan¹, Abu Reza Md Towfiqul Islam², Most Mastura Munia Farjana Jion¹, Md Abdullah Al Masud³, Md Naimur Rahman⁴, Susmita Datta Peu⁵, Arnob Das⁶, A B M Mainul Bari⁷, Md Saiful Islam⁸, Subodh Chandra Pal⁹, Md Refat Jahan Rakib¹⁰, Venkatramanan Senapathi¹¹, Abubakr M Idris¹², Guilherme Malafaia¹³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Disaster Management, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur 5400, Bangladesh.
² Department of Disaster Management, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur 5400, Bangladesh; Department of Development Studies, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh. Electronic address: towfiq_dm@brur.ac.bd.
³ School of Architecture, Civil, Environmental, and Energy Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: masuderel@knu.ac.kr.
⁴ Center for Archaeological Studies, University of Liberal Arts, Bangladesh.
⁵ Department of Agriculture, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur 5200, Bangladesh.
⁶ Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, 6 Rajshahi, 6204, Bangladesh.
⁷ Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh.
⁸ Department of Soil Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali 8602, Bangladesh.
⁹ Department of Geography, The University of Burdwan, Bardhaman 713104, West Bengal, India.
¹⁰ Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Faculty of Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, Bangladesh.
¹¹ Department of Geology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India.
¹² Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia; Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
¹³ Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Ecology, Conservation, and Biodiversity, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Biotechnology and Biodiversity, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil. Electronic address: guilhermeifgoiano@gmail.com.

PMID: 38101231
DOI: 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2023.104284

Abstract

Microplastic (MP) pollution has evolved into a significant worldwide environmental concern due to its widespread sources, enduring presence, and adverse effects on lentic ecosystems and human well-being. The growing awareness of the hidden threat posed by MPs in lentic ecosystems has emphasized the need for more in-depth research. Unlike marine environments, there remain unanswered questions about MP hotspots, ecotoxic effects, transport mechanisms, and fragmentation in lentic ecosystems. The introduction of MPs represents a novel threat to long-term environmental health, posing unresolved challenges for sustainable management. While MP pollution in lentic ecosystems has garnered global attention due to its ecotoxicity, our understanding of MP hotspots in lakes from an Asian perspective remains limited. Hence, the aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive analysis of MP hotspots, morphological attributes, ecotoxic impacts, sustainable solutions, and future challenges across Asia. The review summarizes the methods employed in previous studies and the techniques for sampling and analyzing microplastics in lake water and sediment. Notably, most studies concerning lake microplastics tend to follow the order of China > India > Pakistan > Nepal > Turkey > Bangladesh. Additionally, this review critically addresses the analysis of microplastics in lake water and sediment, shedding light on the prevalent net-based sampling methods. Ultimately, this study emphasizes the existing research gaps and suggests new research directions, taking into account recent advancements in the study of microplastics in lentic environments. In conclusion, the review advocates for sustainable interventions to mitigate MP pollution in the future, highlighting the presence of MPs in Asian lakes, water, and sediment, and their potential ecotoxicological repercussions on both the environment and human health.

Keywords: Asia; Ecotoxicity; Lacustrine environment; Microplastics; Sediment; Water.

Publication types

Review
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Ecosystem
Environmental Monitoring / methods
Humans
Lakes
Microplastics*
Plastics
Water
Water Pollutants, Chemical* / analysis

Substances

Microplastics
Plastics
Water Pollutants, Chemical
Water