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Study of microplastic accumulation in halophyte plants and macroalgae: A critical review

Volume: 8 Number: 2 June 30, 2025
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Study of microplastic accumulation in halophyte plants and macroalgae: A critical review

Abstract

Marine litter and microplastic contamination are severe dangers to aquatic ecosystems. The interaction between halophyte plants and micro/nanoplastics has recently gained attention. Halophyte plants and maritime macroalgae are capable of trapping substantial volumes of marine debris, leading to areas of buildup, known as ‘sinks’, of anthropogenic particles. The review of existing studies exposes that halophyte plants can serve as sinks for micro-nano plastics by absorbing them on their surface. Moreover, these plastics can be absorbed by plants. Plastic on the surfaces and within plant tissue can cause various harmful effects. The present review highlights an understanding of microplastic abundance, bioavailability, influencing factors, technological detection, and potential salt-tolerant plants for bioremediation. According to these findings, we advocate the addition of microplastic on halophyte plants and algae in prospective monitoring studies, describe acceptable methodologies, and advise doing exposure studies alongside risk assessments, strategies for preventing and controlling policies of these underestimated pollutants in vegetated coastal ecosystems and establishes a basis for future research.

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Supporting Institution

Diponegoro University

Ethical Statement

There are no ethical issues with the publication of this manuscript.

Thanks

The authors would like to thank UPT Library & UNDIP Press for helping with communication related to the support of manuscript checking services.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Environmental Assessment and Monitoring , Pollution and Contamination (Other) , Environmental Pollution and Prevention

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

June 30, 2025

Submission Date

June 13, 2024

Acceptance Date

September 25, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 8 Number: 2

APA
Fara, M., Muslim, M., & Munir, M. (2025). Study of microplastic accumulation in halophyte plants and macroalgae: A critical review. Environmental Research and Technology, 8(2), 499-522. https://doi.org/10.35208/ert.1499952
AMA
1.Fara M, Muslim M, Munir M. Study of microplastic accumulation in halophyte plants and macroalgae: A critical review. ERT. 2025;8(2):499-522. doi:10.35208/ert.1499952
Chicago
Fara, Meita, Muslim Muslim, and Miftakul Munir. 2025. “Study of Microplastic Accumulation in Halophyte Plants and Macroalgae: A Critical Review”. Environmental Research and Technology 8 (2): 499-522. https://doi.org/10.35208/ert.1499952.
EndNote
Fara M, Muslim M, Munir M (June 1, 2025) Study of microplastic accumulation in halophyte plants and macroalgae: A critical review. Environmental Research and Technology 8 2 499–522.
IEEE
[1]M. Fara, M. Muslim, and M. Munir, “Study of microplastic accumulation in halophyte plants and macroalgae: A critical review”, ERT, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 499–522, June 2025, doi: 10.35208/ert.1499952.
ISNAD
Fara, Meita - Muslim, Muslim - Munir, Miftakul. “Study of Microplastic Accumulation in Halophyte Plants and Macroalgae: A Critical Review”. Environmental Research and Technology 8/2 (June 1, 2025): 499-522. https://doi.org/10.35208/ert.1499952.
JAMA
1.Fara M, Muslim M, Munir M. Study of microplastic accumulation in halophyte plants and macroalgae: A critical review. ERT. 2025;8:499–522.
MLA
Fara, Meita, et al. “Study of Microplastic Accumulation in Halophyte Plants and Macroalgae: A Critical Review”. Environmental Research and Technology, vol. 8, no. 2, June 2025, pp. 499-22, doi:10.35208/ert.1499952.
Vancouver
1.Meita Fara, Muslim Muslim, Miftakul Munir. Study of microplastic accumulation in halophyte plants and macroalgae: A critical review. ERT. 2025 Jun. 1;8(2):499-522. doi:10.35208/ert.1499952