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Freshwater microplastics : emerging environmental contaminants?

This volume focuses on microscopic plastic debris, also referred to as microplastics, which have been detected in aquatic environments around the globe and have accordingly raised serious concerns. The book explores whether microplastics represent emerging contaminants in freshwater systems, an area that remains underrepresented to date.

Given the complexity of the issue, the book covers the current state-of-research on microplastics in rivers and lakes, including analytical aspects, environmental concentrations and sources, modelling approaches, interactions with biota, and ecological implications. To provide a broader perspective, the book also discusses lessons learned from nanomaterials and the implications of plastic debris for regulation, politics, economy, and society. In a research field that is rapidly evolving, it offers a solid overview for environmental chemists, engineers, and toxicologists, as well as water managers and policy-makers.

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Series Title
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Call Number
628.168 FRE f
Publisher
Cham, Switzerland : Springer Open.,
Collation
xiv, 303p. : ill.
Language
English
ISBN/ISSN
9783319616155
Classification
628.168
Content Type
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Media Type
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Carrier Type
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Edition
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Subject(s)
Water quality
Marine sciences
Fresh water
Geochemistry
Water--Pollution
Microplastics
Chemistry, Analytic
Environmental chemistry
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Statement of Responsibility
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