Editors: Rahul Singh, Neeta Raj Sharma

Microplastic Pollution: Causes, Effects and Control

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ISBN: 978-981-5165-11-1 (Print)
ISBN: 978-981-5165-10-4 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2023
DOI: 10.2174/97898151651041230101

Introduction

Microplastic Pollution: Causes, Effects, and Control sheds light on the causes, effects, and control of microplastic pollution, providing valuable insights into the tools and techniques for analysis, the impact on ecosystems, and the potential risks to human well-being. The editors focus on the urgency of addressing this global environmental challenge through collaborative efforts and sustainable solutions. This reference features 10 edited chapters covering multiple aspects of microplastic pollution. The book introduces the reader to various tools and techniques used to analyze microplastic pollution in both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. It then examines the sources, pathways, and levels of microplastic contamination in the environment and explains how to evaluate the potential health risks for the nearby communities. The impact of microplastic on flora and fauna is presented in one chapter. To emphasize the importance of assessing microplastic contamination, the editors present a case study conducted in Thoothukudi, South India, to explore the implications of microplastic pollution on human health. The book also provides information on solutions to microplastic pollution including the use of bioplastics and removal techniques.

Microplastic Pollution: Causes, Effects, and Control equips readers with a complete understanding of the global challenge of microplastics, fostering awareness and encouraging further research and action to protect our ecosystems and human health from their detrimental impact. It is an ideal handbook for environmental science researchers and students who need to understand microplastic pollution and plan environmental impact assessments for academic research and professional projects.

Key features:

  • - Comprehensive coverage of microplastic pollution with 10 structured chapters
  • - Informs readers about important parameters to understand and measure the impact of microplastics on local fauna, flora and the surrounding environment
  • - Covers evaluation and remediation of microplastics in both terrestrial and marine environments
  • - Includes references for advanced readers
  • - Includes a case study on the effect of microplastics in Thoothukudi, South India

Foreword

- Pp. i
Gundu H. R. Rao
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Preface

- Pp. ii
Rahul Singh, Neeta Raj Sharma
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List of Contributors

- Pp. iii-iv (2)

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Tools and Techniques to Analyse Microplastic Pollution in Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems

- Pp. 1-17 (17)
Gautam Priyadarshi, Sagar Prajapati, Mrugesh Trivedi*

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Occurrence and Source of Microplastic in the Environment

- Pp. 18-44 (27)
Sarabjeet Kaur*, Monita Dhiman

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Impact of Microplastics on Flora and Fauna

- Pp. 45-68 (24)
Quseen Mushtaq Reshi, Imtiaz Ahmed*, Ishtiyaq Ahmad, Francesco Fazio

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Removal of Microplastic Contaminants from Aquatic Environment

- Pp. 69-92 (24)
Kuljit Kaur, Harpreet Kaur*

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Status of Microplastic Pollution in Natural Water Bodies

- Pp. 93-105 (13)
Sadguru Prakash*

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Microplastic Pollution, A Threat to Human Health: A Case Study at Thoothukudi, South India

- Pp. 106-124 (19)
Sekar Selvam*, Perumal Muthukumar

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Microplastic as a Multiple Stressor

- Pp. 125-155 (31)
Savita Bhardwaj, Dhriti Sharma, Tunisha Verma, Dhriti Kapoor*

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Bioplastic as an Alternative to Microplastic

- Pp. 156-172 (17)
Rohan Samir Kumar Sachan, Manpreet Kaur Somal, Ritu Bala, Khushboo, Mukesh Kumar, Inderpal Devgon, Arun Karnwal*

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Challenges to the Analysis of Microplastic Pollution from the Environment

- Pp. 173-196 (24)
Nafiaah Naqash, Rahul Singh*

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Distribution of Microplastics in Man-made Water Bodies

- Pp. 197-220 (24)
Suraya Partap Singh*, Reetika Rani

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Subject Index

- Pp. 221-226 (6)
Rahul Singh, Neeta Raj Sharma
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