Hashmi M.Z. (Ed.) Microplastic Pollution: Environmental Occurrence and Treatment Technologies

Springer, 2022. — 552 p. — (Emerging Contaminants and Associated Treatment Technologies). — ISBN 13 9783030892197.Загрязнение микропластиком: возникновение в окружающей среде и технологии очисткиThis 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.Introduction to Plastic pollution
Environmental Occurrence
Risk Assessment and Health Impact
Treatment Technologies