Microplastics have received increased attention in the research world
over the last ten years. A number of significant publications by the
World Health Organisation, European Union, SAPEA, and GESAMP have
highlighted this growing environmental and health emergency.
This book provides an accessible introduction to the microplastic
problem and details its potential impact both on nature and human
health. Filled with the latest developments in the field, it attempts to
address the gaps in our knowledge of microplastics and also proposes
additional areas of research and impact to be considered to resolve this
crisis.
It will be of interest to researchers and academics working in the areas
of microplastic pollution, microplastic detection, and the impact of
microplastics on environmental and human health. It will also be of use
to undergraduate students of environmental programmes, analytical
programmes, and public health programmes.
Key Features:
Chapters describe the impact of our reliance on plastics in certain
sectors and how they relate to microplastic pollution
Investigates emerging solutions to the microplastic pollution
Presents a multi-disciplinary perspective, covering topics such as
analytical techniques, quantitative techniques, environmental
monitoring, and human health monitoring
