Description
The presence of micro- and nano-plastic pollution has emerged as a critical threat to environmental sustainability. As plastic materials degrade into smaller particles, less than 5 millimeters in size, they infiltrate terrestrial ecosystems, posing a danger to both the environment and human health. Despite the ongoing efforts of scientists worldwide, the scientific community still faces significant challenges in fully grasping the complexity and degradation of these microplastics and nanoplastics, let alone finding effective solutions to curb their further spread. As the urgency to address this issue grows, there is a pressing need for a comprehensive resource that delves into the intricacies of micro- and nano-plastic pollution and offers actionable insights for mitigation.
Global Impacts of Micro- and Nano-Plastic Pollution meticulously tackles the multifaceted challenges posed by plastic pollution in our global ecosystems. Authored by esteemed experts in the field, this book offers a holistic analysis of micro-plastics and nano-plastics, providing readers with invaluable insights into their characterization, sources, and fate in the environment. Through comprehensive case studies and cutting-edge research, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the adverse effects of broken-down plastics pollution on soil health, plant biology, and overall ecological balance.
Author's/Editor's Biography
Nisha Gaur (Ed.)
Nisha Gaur currently works at the Strategic Product Development Division at Defence Research Laboratory, DRDO, Tezpur Assam. Nisha does research in Environmental Science and Microbiology. Their current project is Drinking Water Treatment using Nanotechnology.
Eti Sharma (Ed.)
Doctor of Philosophy specializing in Plant biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, Molecular toxicology, Biochemistry.
Tuan Nguyen (Ed.)
Tuan Anh Nguyen was born in Hanoi,Vietnam.He received his BSc in Physics from Hanoi Univ. in 1992,and his Ph.D in Chemistry from Paris Diderot Univ.(France)in 2003.He was Visiting Scientist at Seoul National Univ.(South Korea,2004)and Univ.of Wollongong(Australia,2005).He then worked as Postdoctoral Research Associate&Research Scientist in Montana State Univ.(USA),2006-2009.In 2012, he was appointed as Head of Microanalysis Department at Institute for Tropical Technology(Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology).He is Editor-In-Chief of"Kenkyu Journal of Nanotechnology&Nanoscience"and Founding Co-Editor-In-Chief of"Current Nanotoxicity&Prevention".He is author of 3 Vietnamese books and Editor of 14 Elsevier books in Micro&Nano Technologies Series(with 930 contributors from 58countries).
Muhammad Bilal (Ed.)
Associate Professor (Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering)