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Title
Microplastic pollution / Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu, editor.
ISBN
9789811602979 (electronic bk.)
9811602972 (electronic bk.)
9811602964
9789811602962
Published
Singapore : Springer, [2021]
Language
English
Description
1 online resource
Other Standard Identifiers
10.1007/978-981-16-0297-9 doi
Call Number
TD427.P62
Dewey Decimal Classification
363.738
Summary
This book addresses the emergent need to act on reducing or getting rid of micro plastic pollution, to achieve a sustainable environment. Microplastics are small plastic pieces, which are less than five millimeters long which can be harmful to our oceans and aquatic life. These predominantly include microfibers from clothing, microbeads, and plastic pellets. Microplastics impact aquatic creatures, turtles and birds. According to the first study on estimation of human ingestion of microplastic, on average a person consumes at least 50,000 particles of microplastic a year and breathes a similar quantity. Ingested microplastic particles can physically damage organs and also compromise immune function and stymie growth and reproduction. This book presents six informative chapters in order to alleviate the above mentioned issues.
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Digital File Characteristics
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PDF
Source of Description
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed April 1, 2021).
Series
Sustainable textiles (Series)
Available in Other Form
Print version: 9789811602962
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Distribution And Impact Of Microplastics In The Aquatic Systems: A Review Of Ecotoxicological Effects On Biota
Microplastics Pollution In Marine Environment: Occurrence, Fate And Effects (With A Specific Focus On Biogeochemical Carbon And Nitrogen Cycles
Domestic Laundry And Microfiber Shedding Of Synthetic Textiles
Microplastics In Dentistry- A Review.
