Proceeding of International Conference on Biology Education, Natural Science, and Technology
2025: Proceeding of International Conference on Biology Education, Natural Science, and Technology

Microplastics in Aquatic Environments: A Systematic Review of Distribution and Biological Effects in Waters, Sediments, and Biota

Ayuni, Ni Putu Sri (Unknown)
Watiniasih, Ni Luh (Unknown)
Suyasa, I Wayan Budiarsa (Unknown)
Hendrawan, I Gede (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Nov 2025

Abstract

Currently, the issue of microplastic pollution in aquatic ecosystems is a significant cause for worry. Microplastics, which are tiny pieces of plastic, are readily absorbed by freshwater organisms, leading to detrimental impacts on their growth, reproduction, predatory abilities, and other aspects. This study aims to review the scientific literature on microplastics in freshwater environments including waters, sediments, and biota in order to identify their existence and impact. For such, a systematic review was conducted, following the PRISMA guidelines, applying a descriptive and statistical analysis to the data. The original research articles in "microplastics in freshwaters". Up to 177 papers involving microplastic in freshwaters, published between 2013 and 2023, are identified in the Publish or Perish. Of the 177 articles, 66 are excluded because they include review articles. Finally, this review will to assess the excistence and influence microplastics in water, sediment and biota, in freshwater environmental.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

incobest

Publisher

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemistry Education Physics

Description

International Conference on Biology Education, Natural Science, and Technology is a prestigious global conference that brings together researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers to facilitate the exchange of ideas and the sharing of best practices in biology education, natural science, ...