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Journal : Applied Environmental Science

BLUEPOD: Multi-layer fiber biosorbent innovation for microplastics based on Aspergillus oryzae laccase enzyme combined with activated carbon Disfianto, Fajar; Natasya, Berlian; Shofiah, Siti
Applied Environmental Science Vol. 3 No. 2: (January) 2026
Publisher : Institute for Advanced Science, Social, and Sustainable Future

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/aes.v3i2.2026.2425

Abstract

Background: Microplastic pollution in coastal waters poses a serious threat to marine ecosystem sustainability and human health due to its persistence and widespread distribution. Since microplastics degrade very slowly under natural conditions, innovative and environmentally friendly mitigation strategies are urgently required. This study introduces BLUEPOD (Buoyant Layered Underwater Ecofilter Pod), an active biosorbent system designed as a floating module composed of a multilayer fibrous matrix integrated with laccase enzyme derived from Aspergillus oryzae and activated carbon. Methods: The activated carbon functions as a high-surface-area adsorbent for capturing microplastic particles, while the immobilized laccase promotes oxidative modification of polymer surfaces, enhancing degradation and reducing persistence. The performance of BLUEPOD was evaluated under controlled laboratory-scale experimental conditions, including static batch tests and continuous-flow tank experiments, using defined concentrations of synthetic microplastics (<5 mm). Removal efficiency was assessed over a 48-hour operational period. Findings: The results demonstrated that BLUEPOD achieved more than 80% microplastic removal efficiency, indicating a strong synergistic effect between adsorption and enzymatic oxidation mechanisms. These findings highlight the potential of BLUEPOD as a lab-scale validated biosorbent system with promising applicability for coastal water treatment, riverine environments, and aquaculture discharge management. Conclusion: With further optimization and field-scale validation, BLUEPOD may serve as a sustainable and scalable solution for mitigating microplastic pollution in Indonesia’s coastal regions and other similarly impacted marine environments. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty of this study lies in developing BLUEPOD, a floating multilayer fiber biosorbent integrating Aspergillus oryzae laccase and activated carbon, combining adsorption and enzymatic oxidation for effective microplastic removal.
Co-Authors Aat Eska Fahmadi Aditya Prima F Agnes Angi Dian Winei Ahmad Basuki Ainun Rahmawati Ambarita, Sihar Aprianto, Rizal Arjuna, Kevin Astiti Astiti Ayu, Brasie Pradana Sella Bunga Riska Azalia, Noni Gytha Benny Hamdi Rhoma Putra Brasie Pradana Sela Bunga Reska Ayu Brasie Pradana Sela Bunga Riska Ayu Brian Adam Dwi Yulio Budhi Kristianto Bunga Riska Ayu, Brasie Pradana Sela Chai, Nong Dara, Ravi Devin Mahendika Disfianto, Fajar Dwi Wahyu Hidayat, Dwi Wahyu Edi Suharyadi Eka Krisdayanti Eko Sediyono Ery Muthoriq, Ery Fadia Qatrunada Fahmadi, Aat Eska Faishal Andhi Rokhman Farisy Yanuar W P Fernandez, Carlos Firdaus, Denisya Haddad Frans Tohom Gamar Al Haddar Griyo Arti, Tri Gunawan Gunawan Hadi, Suprapto Haidar Dzaki Hakim, M. Iman Nur Halimatus Sa'diyah, Nur Humami, Faris I Made Sukmayasa Iffan Bagus Dwi Saputra Indra Tjahyadi Ita Soegiarto Jihan Luis Joko Siswanto Kanindia Maulidhany Kanthi Pangestu Wijayanthi Khan, Jamil Khan, Omar Kurniawan, Moch. Aziz Lestari, Astri Lily Purwianti Mardikawati, Budi Mariadi Kaharmen, Herman Mohamad Yoga S MS. Viktor Purhanudin Muflihatun Muh. Safar Muhammad Iman Nur Hakim Nampira, Ardi Azhar Natasya, Berlian Nurul Fitriani Nurul Huda Nuryati Solapari Peni Susapti Pranoto, Ethys Pratindy, Raka PUTRO, HANENDYO Rinovian Rais Risqi, Muhammad Isro Riza Phahlevi Riza Phahlevi Marwanto Rizka Amanda Choirani Rocha, Thiago Sentoso, Antony Setiawan, Santo Shafa Nadhifah M Sri Yunita Ningsih Sugianto Suprapto Hadi Suprapto Hadi Susanto, C Trisno Suyuti Suyuti Vann, Dara Wahyu Hidayat, Dwi Wibowo, Muhammad Riski Septiana Xiang, Yang Yogi Oktopianto Yohanes Susanto Zahir, Roya Zainal Arifin Hasibuan Zaki, Amin Zuhrianto, Farhan Afif