Microplastics in Terrestrial Environments

Emerging Contaminants and Major Challenges

471 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This book focuses on microplastics as emerging persistent contaminants in terrestrial environments. Scientists from around the globe review recent advances in multi-disciplinary research on micro(nano)plastics, including analytical methods; the sources, fate and distribution of microplastics;  ecological risks;  toxicity and health risks; and control and countermeasures for microplastics in terrestrial environments. Offering a comprehensive overview of microplastics in terrestrial environments, the book is a valuable resource for environmental researchers, ecologists and toxicologists, as well as for policymakers and non-experts.

• Reihe: The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry
• Themen: Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften Chemie Umweltchemie
• ISBN: 9783030562700
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 22.08.2020
• Größe: 23.5 x 15.5 cm
• Verlag: Springer International Publishing
• Herausgegeben von: Defu He, Yongming Luo