Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Microplastic Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea
Cocca, M.; Di Pace, E.; Errico, M.E.; Gentile, G.; Montarsolo, A.; Mossotti, R.; Avella, M. (Ed.) (2020). Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Microplastic Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea. Springer Water. Springer: Cham. ISBN 978-3-030-45908-6; e-ISBN 978-3-030-45909-3. X, 329 pp. https://hdl.handle.net/10.1007/978-3-030-45909-3
Part of: Springer Water. Springer International Publishing: Cham. ISSN 2364-6934; e-ISSN 2364-8198, more
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| Authors | | Top |
- Cocca, M., editor
- Di Pace, E., editor
- Errico, M.E., editor
- Gentile, G., editor
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- Montarsolo, A., editor
- Mossotti, R., editor
- Avella, M., editor
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| Abstract |
This book addresses a broad range of issues concerning microplastic pollution, including microplastic pollution in various environments (freshwater, marine, air and soil); the sources, fate and effects of microplastics; detection systems for microplastic pollution monitoring; green approaches for the synthesis of environmentally friendly polymers; recovery and recycling of marine plastics; wastewater treatment plants as a microplastic entrance route; nanoplastics as emerging pollutants; degradation of plastics in the marine environment; impacts of microplastics on marine life; microplastics: from marine pollution to the human food chain; mitigation of microplastic impacts and innovative solutions; sampling, extraction, purification and identification approaches for microplastics; adsorption and transport of pollutants on and in microplastics; and lastly, the socio-economic and environmental impacts: assessment and risk analysis. In addition to presenting cutting-edge information and highlighting current trends and issues, the book proposes concrete solutions to help face this significant environmental threat. It is chiefly intended for researchers and industry decision-makers; international, national and local institutions; and NGOs, providing them with comprehensive information on the origin of the problem; its effects on marine environments, with a particular focus on the Mediterranean Sea and coasts; and recent and ongoing research activities and projects aimed at finding technical solutions to mitigate the phenomenon. |
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