Microplastics : Transport, Impacts, Monitoring and Mitigation /
This book focuses on the environmental challenges posed by microplastics, examining their transport, impacts, monitoring, and mitigation. It addresses the proliferation and movement of microplastics in various ecosystems, detailing the factors influencing their distribution in air, water, and soil....
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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San Diego :
Elsevier,
2024.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | This book focuses on the environmental challenges posed by microplastics, examining their transport, impacts, monitoring, and mitigation. It addresses the proliferation and movement of microplastics in various ecosystems, detailing the factors influencing their distribution in air, water, and soil. The book also explores the biological interactions and effects on organisms, including human-level impacts. It discusses methods for monitoring environmental accumulation and offers insights into current policies and solutions for mitigating plastic pollution. Aimed at researchers, policymakers, and environmental professionals, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the microplastic issue and suggests strategies for reducing plastic waste and improving sustainability. |
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| Item Description: | 5.2 Abiotic changes |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (293 p.) |
| ISBN: | 9780443133251 0443133255 |