Microplastic Pollution: Environmental Occurrence and Treatment Technologies

This volume discusses the growing issue of global environmental  microplastic pollution resulting from the industrial manufacturing of  everyday products. The book focuses on the emergence of microplastic  pollution, types, sources, fate, dynamic trends in the environment,  occurrence in different environmental settings, toxicity, risk  assessment, and prevention strategies. The authors provide a detailed  explanation and provision of the techniques used for the detection,  separation, and identification of microplastics for use by industry  workers and scientists, along with policy recommendations   for legislative bodies to reduce the spread and impact of harmful  microplastics. The book will be of use to students, teachers,  researchers, policy makers, and environmental organizations.