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Phytoremediation of Lead (Pb) Particulate as a Nature-Based Solution for a Healthier Environment Pambudi, Priyaji Agung; Handoko, Roni Setyo
RUMPHIUS Vol 7 No 2 (2025): RUMPHIUS Pattimura Biological Journal
Publisher : Universitas Pattimura

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Lead (Pb) particulates are a serious environmental issue due to their impact on health and ecosystems. These pollutants stem from emissions of vehicles, industries, and mining. This study aims to explore the potential of plants as phytoremediators of Pb used a literature review with data triangulation from scientific journals and institutional reports. Content analysis, tabulation, and exploratory descriptive analysis were conducted. Lead, with an atomic number of 82 and an atomic weight of 207.20, is a hazardous metal that can cause kidney damage, hypertension, anemia, nerve damage, reduced fertility, miscarriages, and lower IQ. Pb particulates can adhere or fall on leaf surfaces and are absorbed through stomata. This process occurs because the size of Pb particulates (0.2-4 µm) allows them to be absorbed through stomatal openings (2-10 µm) when they open to take in CO2, thus allowing Pb to enter and accumulate in plant tissues. Through this physiological mechanism, plants can be used as effective solutions for absorbing Pb. Some plants with high effectiveness include Polyaltia longifolia, Swietenia macrophylla, and Bougainvillea spectabilis. Planting these species in industrial zones and roads can improve air quality and provide ecosystem benefits, such as clean air, habitat space, thermal comfort, and aesthetic value.
COAL MINING RECLAMATION: LESSONS LEARNED FROM TROPICAL AND SUBTROPICAL COUNTRIES Pambudi, Priyaji Agung; Utomo, Suyud Warno; Handoko, Roni Setyo
Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development Vol. 8, No. 1
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This study addresses the persistent environmental challenges associated with coal mining in tropical and subtropical regions, where complex microclimates and ecological variability hinder effective reclamation. Despite the increasing global coal demand, comparative cross-country insights remain limited. This research fills the gap by evaluating the best practices. This study employs a qualitative methodology with a comparative case study design, uses systematic literature review to evaluate ecology based reclamation policies and implementation practices. Data were sourced from peer-reviewed journals from Scopus and the Web of Science database and institutional reports, and analyzed using McHarg’s landscape ecology theory to evaluate reclamation policies, ecological challenges, and implementation practices. The results reveal that while all four tropical coal-producing countries possess clear regulatory frameworks for reclamation, their effectiveness varies due to ecological, climatic, and enforcement disparities. Australia demonstrates the most successful model, integrating strict policies with advanced technology and sustainable financing. Conversely, Colombia, Indonesia, and South Africa face challenges in enforcement and consistency. Thematic analysis from Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), shows that research is dominated by ecological and biodiversity aspects (44 articles), followed by reclamation technologies (22), economic-social factors (8), and regulatory studies (3). Aligning with McHarg’s landscape ecology theory, the study finds that successful reclamation hinges on site-specific ecological strategies, that are responsive to microclimates and landscape typologies. Technologies such as overburden non-acid forming (OB-NAF) encapsulation and electrodialysis reflect the ecosystem-based approach. However, future research must include empirical validation and community participation to strengthen long-term reclamation success and ecological resilience.