Atmospheric Microplastic Particulate Matter in an Urban Roadside: Case of Bandar Lampung City, Indonesia

Atmospheric microplastics (AMPs) have become a growing concern in recent years, although research remains limited. This study investigated AMPs in Bandar Lampung City, Indonesia, by roadside particulate sampling using a High-Volume Air Sampler (HVAS) over eight hours in industrial zones, residential...

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Main Authors: Novi Kartika Sari, Nurul Mawaddah, Muhammad Daffa Shiddiq, Firdha Cahya Alam, Mutiara Fajar
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Published: Diponegoro University 2025-07-01
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Nurul Mawaddah
Muhammad Daffa Shiddiq
Firdha Cahya Alam
Mutiara Fajar
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description Atmospheric microplastics (AMPs) have become a growing concern in recent years, although research remains limited. This study investigated AMPs in Bandar Lampung City, Indonesia, by roadside particulate sampling using a High-Volume Air Sampler (HVAS) over eight hours in industrial zones, residential areas, busy roads, and city centers. AMPs were identified through visual analysis for their abundance and physical characteristics. Certain samples were further examined with Raman spectroscopy. Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) levels ranged from 16.96 to 427.8 μg/m³, with the highest concentrations in industrial areas. Microplastic concentrations ranged from 0.0021 to 0.0199 particles/m³, with fibrous microplastics most common. Blue and grey (faded black) microplastics were the most prevalent, with particles between 500-1000 µm making up 42% of the total. Raman analysis detected Polyethylene terephthalate (PET). In S4 (city center), the highest vehicle count was 3,388±270 vehicles/day, while S2 (residential area) recorded the lowest at 1,166±99 vehicles/day. No significant relationship was found between TSP levels, microplastic concentrations, or vehicle numbers. However, Northern area may be potential sources of AMPs along traffic flow.
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spelling doaj-art-31f2ca9ca6864888bfae80a9da4717ad2025-08-20T03:58:11ZindDiponegoro UniversityJurnal Presipitasi1907-817X2025-07-0122256157610.14710/presipitasi.v22i2.561-57625487Atmospheric Microplastic Particulate Matter in an Urban Roadside: Case of Bandar Lampung City, IndonesiaNovi Kartika Sari0https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4358-6076Nurul Mawaddah1Muhammad Daffa Shiddiq2Firdha Cahya Alam3Mutiara Fajar4Institut Teknologi Sumatera, IndonesiaInstitut Teknologi Sumatera, IndonesiaInstitut Teknologi Sumatera, IndonesiaAalborg University, DenmarkInstitut Teknologi Sumatera, IndonesiaAtmospheric microplastics (AMPs) have become a growing concern in recent years, although research remains limited. This study investigated AMPs in Bandar Lampung City, Indonesia, by roadside particulate sampling using a High-Volume Air Sampler (HVAS) over eight hours in industrial zones, residential areas, busy roads, and city centers. AMPs were identified through visual analysis for their abundance and physical characteristics. Certain samples were further examined with Raman spectroscopy. Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) levels ranged from 16.96 to 427.8 μg/m³, with the highest concentrations in industrial areas. Microplastic concentrations ranged from 0.0021 to 0.0199 particles/m³, with fibrous microplastics most common. Blue and grey (faded black) microplastics were the most prevalent, with particles between 500-1000 µm making up 42% of the total. Raman analysis detected Polyethylene terephthalate (PET). In S4 (city center), the highest vehicle count was 3,388±270 vehicles/day, while S2 (residential area) recorded the lowest at 1,166±99 vehicles/day. No significant relationship was found between TSP levels, microplastic concentrations, or vehicle numbers. However, Northern area may be potential sources of AMPs along traffic flow.https://ejournal.undip.ac.id/index.php/presipitasi/article/view/67635atmospheric microplastics (amps)roadsideparticulate matterbandar lampung city
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Atmospheric Microplastic Particulate Matter in an Urban Roadside: Case of Bandar Lampung City, Indonesia
Jurnal Presipitasi
atmospheric microplastics (amps)
roadside
particulate matter
bandar lampung city
title Atmospheric Microplastic Particulate Matter in an Urban Roadside: Case of Bandar Lampung City, Indonesia
title_full Atmospheric Microplastic Particulate Matter in an Urban Roadside: Case of Bandar Lampung City, Indonesia
title_fullStr Atmospheric Microplastic Particulate Matter in an Urban Roadside: Case of Bandar Lampung City, Indonesia
title_full_unstemmed Atmospheric Microplastic Particulate Matter in an Urban Roadside: Case of Bandar Lampung City, Indonesia
title_short Atmospheric Microplastic Particulate Matter in an Urban Roadside: Case of Bandar Lampung City, Indonesia
title_sort atmospheric microplastic particulate matter in an urban roadside case of bandar lampung city indonesia
topic atmospheric microplastics (amps)
roadside
particulate matter
bandar lampung city
url https://ejournal.undip.ac.id/index.php/presipitasi/article/view/67635
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