Advanced Treatment Technologies for the Removal of Microplastics in Wastewater
- 336 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Advanced Treatment Technologies for the Removal of Microplastics in Wastewater
About this book
Microplastics have become a significant environmental concern due to their persistence, potential to accumulate in aquatic ecosystems, and ability to infiltrate the food chain. Given the limitations of conventional wastewater treatment processes, advanced treatment technologies are being developed to enhance microplastic removal and mitigate their environmental impact. Advanced Treatment Technologies for the Removal of Microplastics in Wastewater presents the pervasive issue of microplastic pollution in wastewater, examining its origins in everyday activities and industrial processes and its spread through aquatic ecosystems. This book provides a deep dive into advanced treatment technologies including physico-chemical and biological methods, highlighting both the progress and challenges in effectively removing microplastics from wastewater. It also addresses the potential health risks posed by microplastic exposure, discussing how these particles act as carriers for toxic substances and their suspected links to health issues in humans and wildlife. With cutting-edge research, practical insights, and a comprehensive overview, this book equips readers with the knowledge needed to understand and address the critical issue of microplastics in our water and wastewater systems.
- Provides updated occurrence and characteristics of microplastics in various industrial wastewaters
- Presents advanced wastewater treatment technologies for microplastics removal.
- Gives a detailed account of the toxic effects of microplastics on animals, plants, and humans
- Covers innovative approaches for the management of emerging toxic compounds in industrial wastewaters.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- About the Editors
- List of Contributors
- 1 Removal of Microplastics from Industrial Wastewater Using Microalgae
- 2 Advanced Oxidation Processes for Degrading Microplastics in Aqueous Media
- 3 Role of Microbes in Microplastic Removal and Its Effect on Human Health
- 4 Impact of Microplastics on the Environment and Human/Animal Health and Their Enzymatic Removal
- 5 Biotechnological Advances in Treating Micro-plastics: A Sustainable Approach towards the Environment
- 6 Removal of Microplastics from Wastewater by Biological Process: Challenge in Health and Sustainable Development
- 7 Recent Development in Usage of Black Soldier Fly Larvae in Composting Process and Its Efficiency as a Potential Degrader
- 8 Scientific Insights of Biosorption: A Sustainable Technique for Removal of Heavy Metals
- 9 Phytoremediation of Microplastics from Industrial Wastewater
- 10 Elimination of Microplastics from Textile Industry Wastewater Using Various Treatment Technologies
- 11 Treatment of Microplastics from Pharmaceutical Industrial Wastewater
- 12 Biodegradation and Removal of Phthalate Esters from Wastewater: An In-depth Analysis
- 13 Use of Different Bioreactors for the Removal of Microplastics from Wastewater
- Index