Microplastic Pollution: Environmental Occurrence and Treatment Technologies
Microplastic Pollution: Environmental Occurrence and Treatment Technologies
English | 2022 | ISBN: 3030892190 | 552 Pages | PDF | 14 MB
English | 2022 | ISBN: 3030892190 | 552 Pages | PDF | 14 MB
This volume discusses the growing issue of global environmental microplastic pollution resulting from the industrial manufacturing of everyday products. The book focuses on the emergence of microplastic pollution, types, sources, fate, dynamic trends in the environment, occurrence in different environmental settings, toxicity, risk assessment, and prevention strategies. The authors provide a detailed explanation and provision of the techniques used for the detection, separation, and identification of microplastics for use by industry workers and scientists, along with policy recommendations for legislative bodies to reduce the spread and impact of harmful microplastics. The book will be of use to students, teachers, researchers, policy makers, and environmental organizations.