| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 305 pages) : illustration, maps |
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text file |
| Contents |
The emergence of plastics -- The contemporary history of plastics -- Plastic production, waste and legislation -- Physiochemical properties and degradation -- Microplastics, standardisation and spatial distribution -- The interactions of microplastics and chemical pollutants -- The interactions of microplastics and chemical pollutants -- Microplastic collection techniques -- Microplastic separation techniques -- Microplastic identification techniques. |
| Summary |
Microplastic Pollutants introduces the reader to the growing problem of microplastic pollution in the aquatic environment and is the first ever book dedicated exclusively to the subject of microplastics. Importantly, this timely full-colour illustrated multidisciplinary book highlights the very recent realization that microplastics may transport toxic chemicals into food chains around the world. Microplastic pollutants is currently an important topic in both industry and academia, as well as among legislative bodies, and research in this area is gaining considerable attention from both the worldwide media and scientific community on a rapidly increasing scale. Ultimately, this book provides an excellent source of reference and information on microplastics for scientists, engineers, students, industry, policy makers and citizens alike. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Water -- Pollution.
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Water -- Pollution. |
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Microplastics.
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Microplastics. |
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Environmental -- Pollution Control. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Quinn, Brian, 1975- author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 0128094060 9780128094068 (OCoLC)949750262 |
| ISBN |
9780128104699 (electronic book) |
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0128104694 (electronic book) |
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0128094060 |
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9780128094068 |
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