Global Impacts of Micro- and Nano-Plastic Pollution

Nisha Gaur, Eti Sharma, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Muhammad Bilal, Niranjan Prakash Melkania (Herausgeber)

Media-Kombination

446 Seiten

2024
Engineering Science Reference
979-8-3693-3450-8 (ISBN)

Infos

The presence of micro- and nano-plastic pollution has emerged as a critical threat to environmental sustainability. As plastic materials degrade into smaller particles, less than 5 millimeters in size, they infiltrate terrestrial ecosystems, posing a danger to both the environment and human health. Despite the ongoing efforts of scientists worldwide, the scientific community still faces significant challenges in fully grasping the complexity and degradation of these microplastics and nanoplastics, let alone finding effective solutions to curb their further spread. As the urgency to address this issue grows, there is a pressing need for a comprehensive resource that delves into the intricacies of micro- and nano-plastic pollution and offers actionable insights for mitigation. Global Impacts of Micro- and Nano-Plastic Pollution meticulously tackles the multifaceted challenges posed by plastic pollution in our global ecosystems. Authored by esteemed experts in the field, this book offers a holistic analysis of micro-plastics and nano-plastics, providing readers with invaluable insights into their characterization, sources, and fate in the environment. Through comprehensive case studies and cutting-edge research, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the adverse effects of broken-down plastics pollution on soil health, plant biology, and overall ecological balance. Designed as a definitive resource for environmental researchers, policymakers, and students, this book not only highlights the severity of the issue but also offers tangible solutions for mitigation and prevention. From exploring remediation strategies to analyzing the role of nanobiotechnology in pollution prevention, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to address this urgent environmental challenge. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and providing evidence-based insights, this book serves as a beacon of hope in the quest for a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Autor

Nisha Gaur currently works at the Strategic Product Development Division at Defence Research Laboratory, DRDO, Tezpur Assam. Nisha does research in Environmental Science and Microbiology. Their current project is Drinking Water Treatment using Nanotechnology. Eti Sharma is currently working as Assistant Professor, School of Biotechnology, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, India. She holds a Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar. She established herself in the field of bioprospecting and metabolomics of plants. She has expertise in plants research, nanobiotechnology , biofabrication and her current research interest lies in environmental applications of plants. She is also working on more edited book proposals. She has authored many research papers, book chapters and popular articles in nationally and internationally reputed journals. Tuan Anh Nguyen was born in Hanoi, Vietnam. He received his BSc in Physics from Hanoi Univ. in 1992, and his Ph.D in Chemistry from Paris Diderot Univ.(France)in 2003. He was Visiting Scientist at Seoul National Univ.(South Korea, 2004) and Univ. of Wollongong (Australia, 2005). He then worked as Postdoctoral Research Associate & Research Scientist in Montana State Univ. (USA), 2006-2009. In 2012, he was appointed as Head of Microanalysis Department at Institute for Tropical Technology (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology). He is Editor-In-Chief of “Kenkyu Journal of Nanotechnology & Nanoscience” and Founding Co-Editor-In-Chief of “Current Nanotoxicity & Prevention”. He is author of 3 Vietnamese books and Editor of 14 Elsevier books in Micro & Nano Technologies Series (with 930 contributors from 58countries). Muhammad Bilal is an associate professor (Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering).

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 25.9.2024
• Verlagsort: Hershey, PA
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 178 x 254 mm
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Umwelttechnik / Biotechnologie
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Volkswirtschaftslehre
• ISBN-13: 979-8-3693-3450-8 / 9798369334508
• Zustand: Neuware