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October 10, 2025ScientificaOpen Access

Potential Ecological Risk and Characterization of Floating Microplastics in the Surface Water of a Highly Urbanized Large River in Southeast Asia

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MSMohammad Abdul Momin SiddiqueSNSamsun NaherUniversity of WashingtonNINazrul IslamKhulna University

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Implication

This study reveals significant microplastics presence in the Jamuna River, indicating high ecological risks to aquatic life and ecosystems.

Key Points

  • Microplastic contamination in the Jamuna River shows alarming levels, posing serious ecological risks.
  • In the study, a total of 386 microplastic particles were identified, with varying sizes and compositions.
  • Risk assessment models place the river's pollution under significant hazard categories, indicating extreme danger.
  • High hazard polymers like PVC and PS present a risk of toxic effects on aquatic organisms and humans.

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Siddique et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e861857ef2f04ca37e3b87https://doi.org/10.1155/sci5/3043345
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