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

Contributors

Editor(s):
Rahul Singh
School of Bioengineering and Biosciences
Lovely Professional University
Punjab, India


Neeta Raj Sharma
School of Bioengineering and Biosciences
Lovely Professional University
Punjab, India




Contributor(s):
Arun Karnwal
Department of Microbiology, School of Bioengineering and Biosciences
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara-144411
Punjab
India


Dhriti Kapoor
Department of Botany, School of Bioengineering and Biosciences
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara (Punjab)
India


Dhriti Sharma
Department of Botany, School of Bioengineering and Biosciences
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara (Punjab)
India


Francesco Fazio
Department of Veterinary Science
University of Messina, Messina, Italy


Gautam Priyadarshi
Department of Earth & Environmental Science
KSKV Kachchh University
Bhuj-370001, Gujarat
India


Harpreet Kaur
Department of Chemistry
Lovely Professional University (LPU), Phagwara
144411 Punjab
India


Imtiaz Ahmed
Fish Nutrition Research Laboratory
Department of Zoology, University of Kashmir
Srinagar-190006, Jammu and Kashmir
India


Inderpal Devgon
Department of Microbiology, School of Bioengineering and Biosciences
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara-144411
Punjab
India


Ishtiyaq Ahmad
Fish Nutrition Research Laboratory
Department of Zoology, University of Kashmir
Srinagar-190006, Jammu and Kashmir
India


Khushboo
Department of Microbiology, School of Bioengineering and Biosciences
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara-144411
Punjab
India


Kuljit Kaur
Department of Chemistry
Lovely Professional University (LPU), Phagwara
144411 Punjab
India


Manpreet Kaur Somal
Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University
Phagwara-144411
Punjab
India


Monita Dhiman
Khalsa College for Women
Civil Lines, Ludhiana
Punjab
India


Mrugesh Trivedi
Department of Earth & Environmental Science
KSKV Kachchh University
Bhuj-370001, Gujarat
India


Mukesh Kumar
Department of Microbiology, School of Bioengineering and Biosciences
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara-144411
Punjab
India


Nafiaah Naqash
School of Bioengineering and Biosciences
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara-144411
Punjab
India


Perumal Muthukumar
Department of Geology
V.O. Chidambaram College, Tuticorin-628008
Tamilnadu
India


Quseen Mushtaq Reshi
Fish Nutrition Research Laboratory
Department of Zoology, University of Kashmir
Srinagar-190006, Jammu and Kashmir
India


Rahul Singh
School of Bioengineering and Biosciences
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara-144411
Punjab
India


Reetika Rani
School of Bioengineering and Biosciences
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara-144411
Punjab
India


Rohan Samir Kumar Sachan
Department of Microbiology
School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University
Phagwara-144411, Punjab
India


Ritu Bala
Department of Microbiology, School of Bioengineering and Biosciences
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara-144411
Punjab
India


Sekar Selvam
Department of Geology
V.O. Chidambaram College, Tuticorin-628008
Tamilnadu
India


Sadguru Prakash
Department of Zoology
M.L.K. (P.G.) College
Balrampur, UP
India


Sagar Prajapati
Department of Earth & Environmental Science
KSKV Kachchh University
Bhuj-370001, Gujarat
India


Sarabjeet Kaur
Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women
Sector- 36
Chandigarh
India


Savita Bhardwaj
Department of Botany, School of Bioengineering and Biosciences
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara (Punjab)
India


Suraya Partap Singh
Department of Zoology, Government Degree College Kathua
Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir
India


Tunisha Verma
Department of Botany, School of Bioengineering and Biosciences
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara (Punjab)
India