Microplastic Pollution: Occurrence, Health Risk and Challenges
Microplastic Pollution: Occurrence, Health Risk and Challenges
This reference book reviews microplastics from their sources and occurrence in terrestrial, aquatic, and air environments to their fate in wastewater treatment systems. It covers sampling, analysis, and detection methods along with advanced instrumentation for quantification.
The book presents health risk analysis and the toxicity of microplastic contamination, including ecotoxicological impacts and risks linked to accumulation in the tropical food chain and food web. Chapters also examine health risks from microplastic additives and their interactions with other pollutants.
Final chapters focus on plastic and microplastics management, covering advanced technologies for bioplastics production, the biodegradation of plastics and bioplastics, and the role of nanotechnology in plastic management. The book serves as a source for researchers, policymakers, and environmentalists concerned about the impact of microplastics on ecosystems and human health.
Key Features
| Format | Publisher PDF |
| Edition | 1 |
| Published year | 2025 |
| Language | English |
| File size | 56.8 MB |
| Publisher | CRC Press |
| ISBN | 978-1032706535, 9781040253212, 9781032706573, 9781040253168 |
| Product type | Reference book |
| Subject | Environmental Science & Ecology |
| Series | Sustainable Industrial and Environmental Bioprocesses |
Highlights
- Reviews microplastic sources and occurrence in terrestrial, aquatic, and air environments
- Covers sampling, analysis, and detection methods with advanced instrumentation
- Presents health risk analysis and toxicity of microplastic contamination
- Examines ecotoxicological impacts and accumulation in the tropical food chain and food web
- Explores bioplastics production, biodegradation of plastics and bioplastics, and nanotechnology in plastic management
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