Particulate Plastics in Terrestrial and Aquatic Environments

Plastic pollution from the manufacture, disposal, and incineration of plastic harms ecosystems on Earth, in the air, and in water. Synthetic plastics accumulate in the environment as macro-, micro-, and nanoplastics, which are major sources of pollutants in soil and marine ecosystems. Particulate Plastics in Terrestrial and Aquatic Environments provides an understanding of the sources and threats of these plastics and offers management practices to mitigate contamination. Written by a global team of scientists, the book is for researchers and individuals interested in environmental health.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 442 pages
Publication date: 17 July 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The manufacture, disposal, and destruction of plastic through incineration have severe consequences for atmospheric, terrestrial, and aquatic ecosystems. Synthetic plastics, in particular, pose a significant threat as they do not break down naturally but accumulate in the environment as macro-, micro-, and nanoplastics. These tiny particles of plastic are a primary source of pollutants in soil and marine ecosystems, leading to detrimental effects on wildlife and human health.

Particulate Plastics in Terrestrial and Aquatic Environments: A Comprehensive Understanding provides a comprehensive exploration of the sources, characteristics, and environmental implications of particulate plastics. The book offers a detailed account of the physical and chemical properties of particulate plastics in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, shedding light on how weathering processes influence their behavior. It also provides a wealth of information on the distribution, characteristics, and management strategies of particulate plastic contamination.

Written by a team of esteemed scientists from around the world, this book is a valuable resource for researchers in the fields of environmental safety and waste management. It is also essential for individuals interested in understanding the impact of particulate plastics on environmental health and the urgent need for effective solutions to address this global issue.

The manufacture, disposal, and destruction of plastic through incineration have severe consequences for atmospheric, terrestrial, and aquatic ecosystems. Synthetic plastics, in particular, pose a significant threat as they do not break down naturally but accumulate in the environment as macro-, micro-, and nanoplastics. These tiny particles of plastic are a primary source of pollutants in soil and marine ecosystems, leading to detrimental effects on wildlife and human health.

Particulate Plastics in Terrestrial and Aquatic Environments: A Comprehensive Understanding provides a comprehensive exploration of the sources, characteristics, and environmental implications of particulate plastics. The book offers a detailed account of the physical and chemical properties of particulate plastics in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, shedding light on how weathering processes influence their behavior. It also provides a wealth of information on the distribution, characteristics, and management strategies of particulate plastic contamination.

Written by a team of esteemed scientists from around the world, this book is a valuable resource for researchers in the fields of environmental safety and waste management. It is also essential for individuals interested in understanding the impact of particulate plastics on environmental health and the urgent need for effective solutions to address this global issue.

Weight: 930g
Dimension: 177 x 253 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367511401