Occurrence, detection, and fate of microplastics in freshwater ecosystems / Kiran Bala, Regina Nogueira, Gopala Krishna Darbha, Dirk Weichgrebe, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bala, Kiran, editor.

Nogueira, Regina, editor.

Darbha, Gopala Krishna, editor.

Weichgrebe, Dirk, editor.

Series:

Biomedical and life sciences series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microplastics--Environmental aspects.

Microplastics.

Freshwater ecology.

Marine ecology.

Ecology.

Oceanography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxii, 356 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)

Edition:

First edition

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, [2025]

Summary:

This edited book delves into the critical issue of microplastic pollution in freshwater ecosystems, offering a comprehensive analysis of its occurrence, detection, and fate. It focuses on the latest research and methodologies for identifying and mitigating the adverse effects of microplastics on aquatic life and ecosystem health. The chapters cover a wide range of topics including the release of microplastics into freshwater sources, their transport mechanisms, their ultimate fate, and their impacts on both flora and fauna. Expert contributors provide detailed insights into the detection strategies and pretreatment methodologies necessary for accurate assessment. The book also explores the entry of microplastics into humans through freshwater sources and their potential health impacts. Additionally, it addresses global distribution patterns and interactions between microplastics and other pollutants. This volume is an essential resource for scientists, policymakers, and environmental specialists dedicated to addressing the pressing issue of microplastic pollution. It provides a thorough understanding of the problem and offers practical solutions to preserve the integrity of freshwater ecosystems for future generations.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Microbes and Microplastics Interactions in Fresh Water Ecosystems: Fate and Implications for Environmental Health

Chapter 2: Release of Microplastics by Terrestrial Sources into Freshwater Environments

Chapter 3. Understanding various pathways of microplastic pollution in freshwater systems

Chapter 4: Distribution pattern of microplastics in aquatic sources

Chapter 5. Tracing the Path: Fate and Transport of Microplastics from Aquatic Systems to Soils

Chapter 6. Techniques for sampling, detection, and characterization of microplastics in water, sediment, and tissue samples

Chapter 7. Advances in microplastics research in freshwater ecosystems: An overview of newly developed separation and identification methods

Chapter 8. Impact of Microplastics on Human Health

Chapter 9. Microplastics and Aquatic Limnology: Conception of Biogeochemical Processes

Chapter 10. Microplastics Occurrence in Sediments and Associated Ecological Risk: A Study of Saurashtra Coastline, Gujarat, India

Chapter 11. From Cradle to Contamination: The Lifecycle of Plastics with an Emphasis on Household Waste and Remediation via Biochar

Chapter 12. Microplastic Pollution: Review of Degradation, Detection, and Treatment Technologies

Chapter 13. Microplastic Remediation in Aquatic Environment.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

981-9502-25-X

OCLC:

1553138546