TY  - BOOK
AU  - Parmar,Shobhika
AU  - Sharma,V.K.
AU  - Singh,Vir
TI  - Microplastics in marine ecosystem: sources, risks, mitigation technologies, and challenges 
SN  - 9781003312086
AV  - TD427.P62 P37 2023
PY  - 2023///
CY  - Boca Raton, FL
PB  - CRC Press
KW  - Plastic marine debris
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Preface -- List of Abbreviations and Acronyms -- Chapter 1 Sources and Sinks of Microplastics -- 1.1 What are Microplastics? -- 1.1.1 Definitions -- 1.1.2 Distribution and Composition -- 1.1.3 Classification of Microplastics -- 1.1.3.1 Classification according to Size -- 1.1.3.2 Nanoplastics -- 1.1.3.3 Classification according to Origin -- 1.2 What are the Significant Emission Pathways ofMicroplastics into the Environment? -- 1.3 Sink of Microplastics: Where do MicroplasticsAccumulate? -- 1.4 How are Source and Target Regions Interrelated? -- 1.5 Relation between Microplastics Properties and Transport -- 1.6 Is Microplastic a Persistent Pollutant? -- 1.7 Global Trend -- 1.8 Summary -- References -- Chapter 2 Analytical Methods for the Identification and Assessmentof Microplastics -- 2.1 Sampling -- 2.1.1 Selective Sampling -- 2.1.2 Bulk Sampling -- 2.1.3 Volume-Reduced Sampling -- 2.2 Separation of Microplastics from Samples -- 2.2.1 Filtration or Sieving -- 2.2.2 Density Separation -- 2.2.3 Other Methods -- 2.3 Preprocessing -- 2.3.1 Removal of Organic and Biological Matter -- 2.4 Identification -- 2.4.1 Visual Detection -- 2.4.2 Spectroscopic Detection -- 2.4.3 Thermal Detection -- 2.4.4 Emerging Identification Methods -- 2.5 Assuring quality in Microplastic Monitoring -- 2.6 Summary -- References -- Chapter 3 Ecological Risks and Environmental Fate of Microplastic Pollution -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Plastics used in the Marine Environment -- 3.3 Microplastics in the Marine Ecosystem -- 3.4 Ecological risks of the Microplastics to Marine Life -- 3.4.1 Physical effects of Microplastics to Marine Organisms -- 3.4.2 Toxicity of Ingested Microplastics -- 3.4.3 Transfer of Microplastics along the Food Chain -- 3.5 Nanoplastics in the Oceans -- 3.6 Major Gaps in the Current Knowledge -- 3.7 Perspectives for Future Studies -- 3.8 Summary -- References -- Chapter 4 Human Health impacts of Microplastics Pollution -- 4.1 Human Exposure to Microplastics Pollution -- 4.2 Microplastics' Presence in Seafood -- 4.3 Nanoplastics' Presence in Food -- 4.4 Food Security -- 4.5 Toxicity to Humans -- 4.5.1 Physical effects of Microplastics Exposure -- 4.5.2 Effects of Chemical Additives -- 4.6 Microplastics as a Potential Source of Human Pathogensin the Marine Environment -- 4.7 Effects of Microplastics on Human Health -- 4.8 Epidemiology -- 4.9 Control Measures -- 4.10 Summary -- References -- Chapter 5 Biodegradation of Microplastics by Microbes -- 5.1 Microorganisms involved in Microplastic Degradation -- 5.1.1 Bacterial-Mediated Microplastic Degradation -- 5.1.1.1 Bacterial Strains capable of DegradingMicroplastics -- 5.1.2 Fungal-Mediated Microplastic Degradation -- 5.1.2.1 Examples -- 5.1.2.2 Fungi Associated with PolyethyleneMicroplastics Degradation -- 5.2 Mechanisms involved in the Biodegradationof Microplastics
N2  - "This book addresses pertinent issues relating to microplastic pollution including its sources and sink of the microplastics and their environmental fate. It focusses on the impacts of microplastic pollution on the marine life and human health. Available conventional methods and future solution for the prevention and control of the marine microplastic pollution, such as bacterial and marine fungus biodegradation, membrane technology and bioengineered microbes are included along with limitations and future challenges. Features: Provides detailed insight into the marine microplastics pollution, fate, health impacts, and removal technology. Reviews ecological risks and environmental fate of microplastic pollution to the marine ecosystem. Describes control and prevention methods of the microplastics pollution. Covers global legislature for the mitigation of microplastic to the marine environment. Discusses role of community participation for the reduction of microplastic emissions. This book is aimed at researchers and professionals in environmental engineering, science, and chemistry, marine pollution, marine and aquatic science"--
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