Microplastics in marine ecosystem : sources, risks, mitigation technologies, and challenges /

"This book addresses pertinent issues relating to microplastic pollution including its sources and sink of the microplastics and their environmental fate. It focusses on the impacts of microplastic pollution on the marine life and human health. Available conventional methods and future solution...

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Main Authors: Parmar, Shobhika (Author)
Group Author: Sharma, V. K. (Vijay Kumar); Singh, Vir.
Published: CRC Press,
Publisher Address: Boca Raton, FL :
Publication Dates: 2023.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: First edition.
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Summary: "This book addresses pertinent issues relating to microplastic pollution including its sources and sink of the microplastics and their environmental fate. It focusses on the impacts of microplastic pollution on the marine life and human health. Available conventional methods and future solution for the prevention and control of the marine microplastic pollution, such as bacterial and marine fungus biodegradation, membrane technology and bioengineered microbes are included along with limitations and future challenges. Features: Provides detailed insight into the marine microplastics pollution, fate, health impacts, and removal technology. Reviews ecological risks and environmental fate of microplastic pollution to the marine ecosystem. Describes control and prevention methods of the microplastics pollution. Covers global legislature for the mitigation of microplastic to the marine environment. Discusses role of community participation for the reduction of microplastic emissions. This book is aimed at researchers and professionals in environmental engineering, science, and chemistry, marine pollution, marine and aquatic science"--
Carrier Form: xviii, 209 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781032319308
1032319305
9781032319322
1032319321
Index Number: TD427
CLC: X55
Call Number: X55/P253