Micro and Nanoplastics in Aquatic Environment by Vaseashta, Ashok; Klavins, Maris; Stabnikova, Olena;

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Edition number 1
Publisher CRC Press
Date of Publication 1 September 2025

ISBN 9781032485195
Binding Hardback
No. of pages358 pages
Size 234x156 mm
Weight 820 g
Language English
Illustrations 26 Illustrations, black & white; 28 Illustrations, color; 13 Halftones, black & white; 11 Halftones, color; 13 Line drawings, black & white; 17 Line drawings, color; 14 Tables, black & white

Short description:

The book explores the subject's environmental, social, and economic concerns. Reviews physiochemical properties of microplastics and their influence on the interactions with organisms and cells. It also looks at how biofilms influence the transport, degradation and toxicity in aquatic environments.

Long description:

Over the past century and a half, advancements in polymer science—encompassing both natural and synthetic materials—have led to the development of strong, lightweight, and highly flexible polymers. Their remarkable diversity and versatility make them indispensable in modern life. However, the escalating accumulation of fragmented plastic waste in the environment has become a pressing global concern. Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs), which tend to accumulate at the air-water interface, pose potential safety and security risks by serving as carriers for viruses. Currently, there is limited research on the effects of MNP consumption in both human and non-human models. This book provides a comprehensive examination of the challenges associated with MNPs, their environmental monitoring, and management strategies aimed at risk assessment and mitigation. It explores emerging techniques for identifying, collecting, and mitigating MNP contamination in aquatic ecosystems. Additionally, it delves into the toxicokinetics, fate, and transport of MNPs, including recent findings on their movement within the human body. A notable development in this field is the application of metamaterials for detecting and degrading organic pollutants and microplastics through photocatalysis. From a policy perspective, refining international standards—encompassing product labeling, responsible usage, and strategies for recycling, upcycling, and sustainable disposal—remains imperative for mitigating the long-term impact of MNP pollution.

Preface. 1. Micro/Nano Plastics in Aquatic Biota: Concerns, Risks, Mitigation, and Policies. 2. Microplastic Pollution Mitigation from Fresh and Marine Water Bodies. 3. Properties and Related Effects of Microplastics in the Aquatic Environment: From the Organismic to Cellular Level. 4. Beyond the Surface: Biofilms and Microplastics in Aquatic Systems. 5. Evidence of Microplastics in the Mediterranean (Adriatic) Sea and the Pacific Ocean. 6. Sources and Impacts of Microplastics in Aquatic Environment and Remediation Strategies. 7. Toxicokinetic Effects of Micro/Nano Plastics on Human Health. 8. Micro Plastic Hazards in Agricultural Ecosystems: Management and Policies for Sustainable Agriculture. 9. Biodegradation Prerequisites for Microplastic Pollution in Freshwater Lakes in Armenia. 10. Hazards Associated with Micro/Nano Plastics in Agricultural Soils. 11. Micro-Nano Plastics in Aquatic Environments: Associated Health Impacts and Mitigation Strategies. Index.