Microplastic pollution is an increasingly important issue in science, industry, and politics. This book presents global case studies from fields such as materials science, analytical chemistry, toxicology, and public health. It explores the widespread presence of microplastics in the environment and details the methods used for their detection, separation, and identification in complex environmental samples. The book examines the fate and transport of microplastics in wastewater treatment plants and natural ecosystems, providing regional classifications and identifying key sources. It also discusses how microplastics act as vectors for hazardous chemicals and how exposure and co-exposure to these pollutants affect aquatic and terrestrial organisms. By combining diverse scientific perspectives, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the environmental challenges posed by microplastics and aims to support research, policymaking, and strategies for pollution control and environmental protection.

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Publisher

Jenny Stanford Publishing

Year

2025

eBook ISBN

9781040421581

Topic

Physical Sciences

Subtopic

Environmental Science

Cover Page
Half Title page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Microplastic Contamination: An Introduction to an Emerging Issue
Chapter 2 Analysis of Microplastics in Environmental Waters by Pyrolysis-GC/MS
Chapter 3 Analysis of Microplastics and Small Microplastics (<100 µm) in Natural Waters via Micro-FTIR
Chapter 4 Occurrence, Characteristics, and Removal of Microplastics in Wastewater Treatment Plants
Chapter 5 Distribution of Marine Debris in the Mangroves of a Semi-enclosed Lagoon System
Chapter 6 Microplastic Pollution in Mountain Environments
Chapter 7 Microplastic Pollution in Antarctic Environments
Chapter 8 Microplastics as a Vector of Hazardous Contaminants: Plastic Chemicals, Digestive Physiology and the Need for Chemical Simplification
Chapter 9 Microplastics as Potential Vector of Antibiotics in Aquatic Media: Environmental Implications
Chapter 10 Effects of Petroleum and Bio-micro(nano)plastics on Aquatic Organisms
Index

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