Microplastic pollution : environmental occurrence and treatment technologies / / edited by Muhammad Zaffar Hashmi
| Microplastic pollution : environmental occurrence and treatment technologies / / edited by Muhammad Zaffar Hashmi |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2022] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (552 pages) |
| Disciplina | 363.738 |
| Collana | Emerging Contaminants and Associated Treatment Technologies |
| Soggetto topico |
Environmental chemistry
Refuse and refuse disposal Microplàstics |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
| ISBN |
9783030892203
9783030892197 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910522555703321 |
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Microplastics in Terrestrial Environments : Emerging Contaminants and Major Challenges / / edited by Defu He, Yongming Luo
| Microplastics in Terrestrial Environments : Emerging Contaminants and Major Challenges / / edited by Defu He, Yongming Luo |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2020.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XV, 469 p. 2 illus., 1 illus. in color.) |
| Disciplina |
363.738
363.73 |
| Collana | The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry |
| Soggetto topico |
Environmental chemistry
Pollution Environmental management Medicine - Research Biology - Research Analytical chemistry Environmental Chemistry Environmental Management Biomedical Research Analytical Chemistry Microplàstics Contaminants Química ambiental Gestió ambiental |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
| ISBN | 3-030-56271-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Analytical methods for microplastics in environments: current advances and challenges -- Identification and characterization methods for microplastics basing on spatial imaging in micro-/nanoscales -- Microplastics in urban environments: sources, pathways and distribution -- Microplastics in agricultural soils -- The distribution and characteristics of microplastics in coastal beaches and mangrove wetlands.-Microplastics in inland small waterbodies -- Microplastics in the sediments: From rivers to lakes investigated in the biggest freshwater lake (Poyang Lake) basin and Yangtze River in China -- Sources of microplastic in the environment -- Interaction of microplastics and organic pollutants: quantification, environmental fates and ecological consequences -- Interaction of microplastics and heavy metals: toxicity, mechanisms and environmental implications -- Microplastics and their effects on soil function as a life-supporting system -- Occurrence and ecotoxicological effects of microplastics on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems -- Microplastics in soil ecosystem: insight on its fate and impacts on soil quality -- The toxicity of (nano)microplastics on C. elegans and its mechanisms -- Uptake of microplastics and their effects on plants -- Biofilms of microplastics -- Tissue accumulation of microplastics and toxic effects: Widespread health risks of microplastics exposure -- Microplastics in food: health risks -- Microplastics in aquaculture systems and their transfer in the food chain -- Biodegradation of plastics in Tenebrio genus (mealworms) -- Plastics of the future? The impact of biodegradable polymers on the environment -- Countermeasures on plastic and microplastic garbage management. |
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Microplastics Pollution in Aquatic Media : Occurrence, Detection, and Removal / / edited by Mika Sillanpää, Ali Khadir, Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
| Microplastics Pollution in Aquatic Media : Occurrence, Detection, and Removal / / edited by Mika Sillanpää, Ali Khadir, Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2022.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2022 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (377 pages) |
| Disciplina | 628.52 |
| Collana | Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes |
| Soggetto topico |
Pollution
Water Hydrology Sustainability Environmental management Environmental Management Microplàstics Contaminació de l'aigua |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
| ISBN |
981-16-8440-5
981-16-8439-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Microplastics Occurrence in Different Regions Around the World -- Microplastics pollution in rivers -- Microplastics in freshwater environments and drinking water -- The role of rivers in microplastics spread and pollution -- Microplastics pollution in coastal zones -- A Critical Review on Separation, Identification, Quantification and Removal of Microplastics in Environmental samples: Developments and Challenges -- Pretreatment methods for further analysis of microplastics in wastewater and sludge samples -- Microplastics Sampling and Recovery: Materials, Identification, Characterization Methods and Challenges -- Ecotoxicity assessment of microplastics on aquatic life -- Occurrence, fate and removal of microplastics in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and drinking water treatment plants (DWTPs) -- Microplastic pollution in water and their removal in various wastewater treatment plants -- An Overview of Physical, Chemical and Biological Methods for Removal of Microplastics -- Microplastics andanaerobic digestion -- Role Of Microplastics As Attachment Media For The Growth Of Microorganisms. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910743254003321 |
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Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Microplastic Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea / / edited by Mariacristina Cocca, Emilia Di Pace, Maria Emanuela Errico, Gennaro Gentile, Alessio Montarsolo, Raffaella Mossotti, Maurizio Avella
| Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Microplastic Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea / / edited by Mariacristina Cocca, Emilia Di Pace, Maria Emanuela Errico, Gennaro Gentile, Alessio Montarsolo, Raffaella Mossotti, Maurizio Avella |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2020.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (X, 329 p. 130 illus., 104 illus. in color.) |
| Disciplina | 363.7394091638 |
| Collana | Springer Water |
| Soggetto topico |
Ecology
Environmental chemistry Pollution Polymers Materials Environmental Sciences Environmental Chemistry Materials Engineering Contaminació de l'aigua Microplàstics Polímers |
| Soggetto genere / forma |
Congressos
Llibres electrònics |
| ISBN | 3-030-45909-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910392717103321 |
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Toxic Effects of Micro- and Nanoplastics : Environment, Food and Human Health
| Toxic Effects of Micro- and Nanoplastics : Environment, Food and Human Health |
| Autore | Altalhi Tariq |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2024 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (604 pages) |
| Disciplina | 668.4 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | FernandesVirgínia Cruz |
| Soggetto topico |
Microplastics
Environmental aspects Microplàstics Impacte ambiental Contaminació dels aliments Contaminació del mar |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
| ISBN |
9781394238163
1394238169 9781394238149 1394238142 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Aging Process of Microplastics in the Environment -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Impact of MPs on the Environment -- 1.3 Pristine and Aged Microplastics -- 1.4 Influence of Aging Processes in the Properties of MPs -- 1.4.1 Physical Properties -- 1.4.2 Chemical Properties -- 1.5 Simulation in the Laboratory of the Different Aging Effects -- 1.5.1 Radiation -- 1.5.2 Chemical Oxidation and Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) -- 1.5.3 Mechanical Stress -- 1.5.4 Biodegradation -- 1.6 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 2 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Bioplastics -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.1.1 Life Cycle Assessment -- 2.1.2 Specialized LCA Software -- 2.2 Purpose and Approach of this Chapter -- 2.3 Development of Life Cycle Assessments for Bioplastics -- 2.3.1 Functional Unit and Scope Definition -- 2.3.2 Conventional Plastics vs. Bioplastics Analyses -- 2.3.3 Primary Applications for Which LCA was Performed -- 2.3.4 Evaluation Methods and Impact Categories Analyzed -- 2.3.5 End of Life (EoL) Scenarios -- 2.4 Discussion -- 2.4.1 Evaluation Methods and Impact Categories -- 2.4.2 End of Life (EoL) -- 2.5 Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 3 Micro- and Nanoplastics-An Invisible Threat to Human Health -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Routes of Exposure -- 3.2.1 Inhalation -- 3.2.2 Dermal Contact -- 3.2.3 Ingestion -- 3.3 Phenomenon of Microplastics in Nourishment and Nutrients -- 3.3.1 Sodium Chloride -- 3.3.2 Marine Organisms (Crawfish, Mussel, Oyster): Techniques Used for Microplastic Identification -- 3.3.3 Canned and Prepackaged Foods -- 3.3.4 Soil Biome -- 3.4 Impact of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Mammalian Health -- 3.5 Nanoplastics and Microplastics: Effects on Environment and Marine Life -- 3.6 Conclusions -- Acknowledgments.
Conflict of Interest -- References -- Chapter 4 Microplastics and Nanoplastics and Related Chemicals: The Physical-Chemical Interactions -- 4.1 Introduction to Micro- and Nanoplastics -- 4.2 Sources and Distribution of Micro- and Nanoplastics -- 4.3 Ecological Impacts of Micro- and Nanoplastics -- 4.4 Food Contamination and Human Exposure to Micro- and Nanoplastics -- 4.5 Toxicological Effects of Micro- and Nanoplastics on Human Health -- 4.5.1 Sources and Routes of Exposure -- 4.5.1.1 Ingestion -- 4.5.1.2 Inhalation -- 4.5.1.3 Dermal Exposure -- 4.5.2 Toxicological Effects -- 4.5.2.1 Inflammation and Immune Response -- 4.5.2.2 Genotoxicity and Carcinogenicity -- 4.5.2.3 Endocrine Disruption -- 4.6 Conclusions and Recommendations for Mitigating the Toxic Effects of Micro- and Nanoplastics -- 4.6.1 Reduce Plastic Production and Use -- 4.6.2 Improving Waste Management -- 4.6.3 Enhance Public Awareness -- 4.6.4 Develop and Implement Testing Protocols -- 4.6.5 Future Research -- References -- Chapter 5 Microplastics and Nanoplastics: Sources, Distribution, Behaviors, and Fate -- List of Abbreviations -- 5.1 Micro- and Nanoplastics: Principles and Sources -- 5.2 Micro- and Nanoplastic Behavior -- 5.2.1 Physiochemical Properties of MNPs: Toxicity and Reactivity -- 5.2.1.1 Petrochemical-Based Plastics -- 5.2.1.2 Bio-MNPs as a New Cause of Concern -- 5.2.1.3 Biological and Environmental Hazards of MNPs: The Effects on Biodiversity -- 5.3 Micro- and Nanoplastics' Distribution and Fate: From Terrestrial and Aquatic Environments to the Human Body -- 5.3.1 Terrestrial Environments -- 5.3.2 Aquatic Environments -- 5.3.3 Air and Atmosphere -- 5.3.4 Wastewater Treatment Plants -- 5.3.5 Cells and Organs -- 5.4 The Effect of Abiotic and Biotic Factors on MNPs' Behavior and Fate -- 5.5 Conclusions and Future Perspectives -- References. Chapter 6 Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Food -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Sources of Micro-Nanoplastics Affecting Food -- 6.2.1 Micro-Nanoplastics in Seafood -- 6.2.2 Micro-Nanoplastics in Water and Beverages -- 6.2.3 Micro-Nanoplastics in Meat -- 6.2.4 Micro-Nanoplastics in Fruits and Vegetables -- 6.2.5 Micro-Nanoplastics in Other Food Sources -- 6.3 Impact of Micro-Nanoplastics -- 6.4 Direct Impact on Human Health -- 6.4.1 Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis -- 6.4.2 Autophagy -- 6.4.3 Damage to Different Body Cells -- 6.4.4 Inflammation -- 6.5 Affecting the Food Chain -- 6.6 Detection of Micro-Nanoplastics in Food -- 6.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7 Microplastics: Properties, Effect on the Environment and Removal Methods -- 7.1 An Insight Into Microplastics (MPs) -- 7.2 Microplastic Definitions -- 7.3 Properties of MPs -- 7.4 Primary and Secondary Microplastics -- 7.5 Microbeads -- 7.6 Impacts of MPs -- 7.6.1 Ecological Impacts -- 7.6.2 Chemical Impacts -- 7.6.3 Socio-Economic Impact -- 7.6.4 Removal of MPs -- 7.6.5 Chemical Method -- 7.6.6 Absorption and Filtration -- 7.6.7 Biological Method of Removal of MPs -- 7.7 Global Initiatives -- 7.7.1 United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 14) -- 7.8 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8 Identification, Quantification, and Presence of Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Beverages Around the World -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.1.1 Water Consumption Around the World -- 8.1.2 Water in the Beverage Industry -- 8.1.3 Water Quality and Water Pollution -- 8.2 Methodology -- 8.3 Results -- 8.3.1 Countries where Studies were Performed -- 8.3.2 Techniques for Identification and Extraction of Microplastics -- 8.3.2.1 Selection of the Type of Beverages -- 8.3.2.2 Sample Preparation -- 8.3.2.3 Digestion -- 8.3.2.4 Filtration -- 8.3.2.5 Visual Identification and Characterization. 8.3.2.6 Quality Control and Contamination Prevention -- 8.4 Microplastic Concentrations in Beverages -- 8.5 Microplastic Characterization in Beverages -- 8.5.1 Microplastic Sizes -- 8.5.2 Microplastic Types -- 8.5.3 Microplastic Colors -- 8.5.4 Microplastic Chemical Composition -- 8.6 Human Exposure -- 8.7 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 9 Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Terrestrial Systems -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Micro/Nanoplastics in Soil -- 9.2.1 Source of Micro/Nano Plastics in Soils -- 9.2.2 Effect of Micro/Nanoplastics -- 9.2.2.1 Effect of Micro/Nanoplastics on the Physical and Chemical Properties of Soil -- 9.2.2.2 Effect of Micro/Nanoplastics on Soil Microorganisms -- 9.2.2.3 Effect of Micro/Nanoplastics on Soil Fauna -- 9.2.3 Degradation and Transport of Micro/Nanoplastics -- 9.3 Micro/Nanoplastics in Plants -- 9.3.1 Source of Micro/Nanoplastics -- 9.3.1.1 Plastic Mulching -- 9.3.1.2 Packaging -- 9.3.1.3 Irrigation Water -- 9.3.1.4 Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) -- 9.3.1.5 Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) -- 9.3.1.6 Air-Borne -- 9.3.1.7 Others -- 9.3.2 Migration or Uptake of Micro/Nanoplastics From Soil and Atmosphere -- 9.3.2.1 Uptake Pathways of Micro/Nanoplastics -- 9.3.3 Accumulation and Translocation -- 9.3.4 Effect of Micro- and Nano Plastics -- 9.3.4.1 Inhibitory Effect -- 9.3.4.2 Blocking Pores or Light -- 9.3.4.3 Mechanical Damage to Roots -- 9.3.4.4 Hindering Gene Expression -- 9.3.4.5 Release of Additives -- 9.3.4.6 Adsorption or Transport of Contaminant -- 9.3.4.7 Alteration of Soil Properties -- 9.3.4.8 Effect on Soil Microbes -- 9.3.4.9 Stimulatory Effect -- 9.3.4.10 Soil Microbial Community and Root Symbionts -- 9.4 Micro/Nanoplastics in Terrestrial Organism -- 9.4.1 Effect of Micro/Nanoplastics on Terrestrial Living Things -- 9.4.1.1 Ingestion -- 9.4.1.2 Gastrointestinal Tract. 9.4.1.3 Microplastics on Respiratory Pathways -- 9.4.1.4 Interaction of Microplastics on Gut Microbiota -- 9.4.1.5 Endocrine System -- 9.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10 Microplastics in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.1.1 Personal Care Products (PCPs) and Cosmetics -- 10.1.1.1 Consumption and Categorization -- 10.1.1.2 Microbeads in PCPs and Cosmetics -- 10.1.1.3 Environmental Effects of Microplastics -- 10.2 Methodology -- 10.3 Results -- 10.4 Characterization of Microplastics in PCPs and Cosmetics -- 10.4.1 Types of Samples -- 10.4.2 Per Country of Origin -- 10.4.3 Forms of Microplastics -- 10.4.4 Colors of Microplastics Found in PCPs and Cosmetics -- 10.4.5 Sizes of Microplastics -- 10.4.6 Types of Polymers -- 10.4.7 Experimental Methods Used to Extract and Analyze Microplastics -- 10.4.7.1 Extraction Method -- 10.4.7.2 Particle Size Analysis Method -- 10.4.7.3 Polymer Type Analysis Methods -- 10.5 Interaction Between Microplastics from PCPs and Other Substances -- 10.6 Toxicity of Microplastics from Personal Care Products and Cosmetics -- 10.6.1 Toxicity of Different Types of MP -- 10.6.2 Effects in Different Organism's Groups -- 10.6.2.1 Bacteria -- 10.6.2.2 Plants -- 10.6.2.3 Phytoplankton -- 10.6.2.4 Algae -- 10.6.2.5 Animals -- 10.6.2.6 Humans (Cells) -- 10.7 Worldwide Bans on Microbeads in PCPs and Cosmetics -- 10.8 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 11 Study on Microplastic Content in Cosmetic Products and Their Detrimental Effect on Human Health -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Cosmetic Products in India -- 11.3 Source of Plastics and Microplastics -- 11.4 Uptake and Bio-Accumulation of Microplastics -- 11.5 Effect of Microplastic Exposure on Human Health -- 11.5.1 Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis -- 11.5.2 Inflammation -- 11.5.3 Metabolic Homeostasis. 11.6 Alternatives of Microplastics in Cosmetic Products. |
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