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Characterization of Airborne Microplastics Particles on Urban Roads: Types, Sizes, and Total Particles

JURNAL KESEHATAN LINGKUNGAN (Journal of Environmental Health) · Vol. 17 No. 2 (2025) · hlm. 168–176

DOI
10.20473/jkl.v17i2.2025.168-176
ISSN
2540-881X, 1829-7285
Terbit
2025-04-29
Penerbit
Universitas Airlangga
Bahasa
eng
Lisensi
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0

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Introduction: Airborne microplastics are part of air pollution that can enter the body orally, through direct contact with the skin and inhalation. Microplastic pollution raises concerns about health and environmental impacts, especially in urban areas with high activity. This study aims to characterize microplastic particles suspended in the air on urban roads by identifying the type, size, and total number of particles. Methods: Sampling method was carried out systematically in four strategic locations with high traffic levels. Laboratory analysis using a combination of spectroscopy and optical microscopy techniques were carried out to identify the type of polymer contained in the particles and to measure the particle size distribution in detail. Results and Discussion: This study identified a total of 223 airborne microplastic particles across four urban sites, dominated by fiber types (>80%), likely from synthetic textiles. Particle sizes ranged from 0.2 mm to 4.8 mm, with Small Microplastics (<1 mm) comprising over 60% and posing potential respiratory health risks. The highest concentration was found at Point 2 (63 particles), influenced by high traffic and nearby industry. Conclusion: Microplastics, which are predominantly in the form of fibers, especially small (<1 mm) in size, which are easily dispersed by the wind and have the potential to endanger health through inhalation, are thought to come from tire friction and industrial and household activities.

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  • Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya
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Globila NurikaUniversitas Jember3
Farida Wahyu NingtyiasUniversitas Jember2
Hilda Nur AbidahUniversitas Jember2
Teguh HerlambangUniversitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya1
Firman YudiantoUniversitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya1
Hamzah ArofUniversity of Malaya1
Puguh TriwinantoNational Research and Innovation Agency1
Rachman Sinatriya MarjiantoUniversitas Airlangga1
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Ririh YudhastutiUniversitas Airlangga1
Tiwik Suci PratiwiUniversitas Airlangga1
Khuliyah Candraning DiyanahUniversitas Airlangga1
Aditya Sukma PawitraUniversitas Airlangga1
Amira Dhisa FakhiraUniversitas Airlangga1
Imre V. NagyUniversity of Novi Sad1
Nour Salah AbdeljawadMinistry of Health1
Nafi'atul IrbahUniversitas Airlangga1
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