Bank, Michael S.

Microplastic in the Environment: Pattern and Process (Environmental Contamination Remediation and Management)

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ISBN 13:
9783030786298
author:
Bank, Michael S.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
354
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 x 2 centimetres (0.5
Genre:
Science, Environment, Nonfiction,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£41.50

Description

Global plastic pollution has become a critical societal challenge with significant implications for environmental and public health. This open access book provides a comprehensive analysis of the plastic cycle and its effects on biota, food security, and human exposure. The fate and transport dynamics of plastic particles are influenced by various factors, including size, form, shape, polymer type, additives, and ecosystem conditions. Changes in species size, distribution, habitat, and food web complexity due to global environmental change will likely alter trophic transfer dynamics and the ecological effects of nano- and microplastics. A thorough assessment of the risks posed by plastics to the environment and human health is essential, including impacts on seafood consumption, air and drinking water. This book offers a quantitative approach to understanding these issues and their connections within the larger plastic cycle.

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