
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Microplastic Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea
Springer (Publisher)
Published on 25. April 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
X, 329 pages
978-3-030-45911-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book addresses a broad range of issues concerning microplastic pollution, including microplastic pollution in various environments (freshwater, marine, air and soil); the sources, fate and effects of microplastics; detection systems for microplastic pollution monitoring; green approaches for the synthesis of environmentally friendly polymers; recovery and recycling of marine plastics; wastewater treatment plants as a microplastic entrance route; nanoplastics as emerging pollutants; degradation of plastics in the marine environment; impacts of microplastics on marine life; microplastics: from marine pollution to the human food chain; mitigation of microplastic impacts and innovative solutions; sampling, extraction, purification and identification approaches for microplastics; adsorption and transport of pollutants on and in microplastics; and lastly, the socio-economic and environmental impacts: assessment and risk analysis. In addition to presenting cutting-edge information and highlighting current trends and issues, the book proposes concrete solutions to help face this significant environmental threat. It is chiefly intended for researchers and industry decision-makers; international, national and local institutions; and NGOs, providing them with comprehensive information on the origin of the problem; its effects on marine environments, with a particular focus on the Mediterranean Sea and coasts; and recent and ongoing research activities and projects aimed at finding technical solutions to mitigate the phenomenon.
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Series
Edition
2020 ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Cham
Switzerland
Publishing group
Springer International Publishing
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
26 s/w Abbildungen, 104 farbige Abbildungen
X, 329 p. 130 illus., 104 illus. in color.
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
517 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-030-45911-6 (9783030459116)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-030-45909-3
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Mariacristina Cocca | Emilia Di Pace | Maria Emanuela Errico
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Microplastic Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea
Book
04/2020
Springer
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