04079nam 22007455 450 991075507470332120231026143648.03-031-34455-310.1007/978-3-031-34455-8(MiAaPQ)EBC30828797(CKB)28555655800041(Au-PeEL)EBL30828797(DE-He213)978-3-031-34455-8(PPN)272916447(EXLCZ)992855565580004120231026d2023 u| 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierProceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Microplastic Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea /edited by Mariacristina Cocca, Veronica Ambrogi, Roberto Avolio, Rachele Castaldo, Maria Emanuela Errico, Gennaro Gentile1st ed. 2023.Cham :Springer International Publishing :Imprint: Springer,2023.1 online resource (258 pages)Springer Water,2364-81989783031344541 Chapter 1: An experimental comparison between FTIR and Raman microspectroscopy applied to the morphological analysis of microplastics in drinking water -- Chapter 2: Challenges for restricting microplastics in the EU: Recommendations from scientists for the restriction proposal -- Chapter 3: What kind of international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution do we need? -- Chapter 4: Detection and characterization of micro- and nanoplastic pollutants: A case study of the Adriatic Sea.Microplastic pollution is a global problem, and its severity only threatens to get worse. This book presents all of the most up-to-date research on microplastic pollution, identifies issues and proposes actions to be taken and solutions to be implemented in facing down this environmental threat. The book details a host of aspects related to microplastic pollution, including: causes and effects; the impact on different environments; the emerging threat of nanoplastics; detection systems for monitoring areas subject to pollution; the ramifications in regard to other types of pollutants; green approaches for the synthesis of environmentally-friendly polymers; and socio-economic and environmental impact assessment and risk analysis, including in regard to effects on the human food chain. The primary audience for the book are scientists and decision-makers from industries, international, national and local institutions, and NGOs. It offers comprehensive information on the origin of the problem, its impact on marine environments, with particular attention to the Mediterranean Sea and Coasts, and the current research activities and ongoing projects aimed at finding technical solutions to mitigate the phenomenon.Springer Water,2364-8198Environmental chemistryEnvironmentPollutionPolymersMaterialsEnvironmental ChemistryEnvironmental SciencesPollutionPolymersMaterials EngineeringEnvironmental chemistry.Environment.Pollution.Polymers.Materials.Environmental Chemistry.Environmental Sciences.Pollution.Polymers.Materials Engineering.363.7394091638363.7394091638Cocca Mariacristina1435902Ambrogi Veronica1435903Avolio Roberto1435904Castaldo Rachele1435905Errico Maria Emanuela1435906Gentile Gennaro1435907MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910755074703321Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Microplastic Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea3593957UNINA