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Microplastics in the Ecosphere

Name: Microplastics in the Ecosphere
ISBN: 9781119879527

Air, Water, Soil, and Food

Meththika Vithanage,

Majeti Narasimha Vara Prasad,

English
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eBook - ePub

Microplastics in the Ecosphere

Air, Water, Soil, and Food

Meththika Vithanage,

Majeti Narasimha Vara Prasad,

About this book

Microplastics in the Ecosphere

Discover the environmental impact of microplastics with this comprehensive resource

Microplastics are the minute quantities of plastic that result from industrial processes, household release and the breakdown of larger plastic items. Widespread reliance on plastic goods and, particularly, single-use plastics, which has been increased by the COVID-19 pandemic, has made microplastics ubiquitous; they can be found throughout the ecosphere, including in the bloodstreams of humans and other animals. As these plastics emerge as a potential threat to the environment and to public health, it has never been more critical to understand their distribution and environmental impact.

Microplastics in the Ecosphere aims to cultivate that understanding with a comprehensive overview of microplastics in terrestrial ecosystems. It analyzes microplastic distribution in aerosphere, hydrosphere, and soil, tracing these plastics from their production on land to their distribution—overwhelmingly—in maritime ecosystems. The result is a book that will inform researchers and policymakers as we look to tackle this emerging challenge globally.

Microplastics in the Ecosphere readers will also find:

Introductory information about the production and distribution of single-use plastics
An emphasis on management and mitigation strategies designed to reduce contamination over time
A multidisciplinary approach, combining concepts and analytical techniques from a range of scientific fields

Microplastics in the Ecosphere is a valuable guide for researchers and scientists, advanced undergraduate and graduate students, industry professionals, and policymakers looking to understand the impact of these widespread materials.

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