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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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Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020
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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.
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Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2022
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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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Altalhi Tariq  
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