{"product_id":"microplastics-analysis-and-characterization-isbn-9781119906582","title":"Microplastics Analysis and Characterization","description":"Chapter 1: Microplastics – Existence and Fate in the Environment \u003cp\u003e1. Microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Sources of plastics and microplastics in terrestrial and marine environments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Effects of microplastics in biological systems\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Microplastics in atmosphere\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Methodologies used for identification and characterisation of Microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Recent studies on the emergence and fate of microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Abiotic Degradation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Biotic degradation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Health effects\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Emerging trends in the Management of microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Challenges in Managing Microplastics Waste\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Microplastics: Generation as Wastes and its Management and Legislation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Generation of Microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Microplastic Pollution\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Harmful Effects\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Need of the hour\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Management of microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: How are microplastics generated?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Microplastics: Sources and size-based terminology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Primary microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Secondary microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Microplastic release under simulated environmental conditions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Conclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Physico-chemical properties of microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Physical properties\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Chemical properties\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Overview of the most employed methods to characterize the physicochemical properties of microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Functional Groups on Microplastics and Their Environmental Reactivity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Physicochemical properties Influencing Microplastic Aggregation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Regulations on Microplastics and the Role of Physicochemical Properties in Policy-Making and Remediation Strategies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Degradation Behaviours of Microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. MPs degradation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Toxicology of MPs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Concluding and Future trends\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Microplastic collection and sampling techniques\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. The importance of measuring\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Diversity of matrices = Diversity of methodologies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Choosing the appropriate method to sample microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Forensic science approaches to reducing cross contamination\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Ethical considerations, innovative technologies, remote sensing, and generative artificial intelligence\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Comparing apples with apples: the importance of harmonised reporting units\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Perspectives of future work in research and policy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Microplastic Separation Techniques\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Overview of Microplastic Separation Techniques\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Emerging Technologies in Microplastic Separation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Challenges and Future Directions in Microplastic Separation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Analytical techniques for microplastics characterization\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Microscopic techniques for analysis of microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Spectroscopic techniques for analysis of microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Thermal techniques for analysis of microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Chromatographic techniques for analysis of microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Other techniques for analysis of microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Comparison of the most analytical techniques for MPs characterization\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Morphological and Physical Characterization of Microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Preparation of microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Characterization of microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10. Characterization and quantification of microplastics by spectroscopy techniques\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Spectroscopic techniques used to study the changes of physicochemical properties and the behavior of microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Chemical characterization of microplastics from different environmental matrices\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Vibrational spectroscopic techniques\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. X-ray spectroscopic techniques\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Mass spectrometry (MS)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Summary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Conclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Analytical methods and characteristics of microplastics in sewage sludge, and their behavior\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Methods for the analysis of MPs in sewage and sewage sludge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Behavior of MPs in sewage and sewage sludge treatment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Characteristics of MPs in sewage and sewage sludge treatment processes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Study of MPs removal methods in sewage sludge treatment processes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. MPs treatment issues in sewage treatment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Conclusions and future perspectives\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Microplastic pollution in backwaters, major urban rivers, seas, and oceans\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Sources and transport pathways of MPs into the aquatic and marine environment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Global distribution and abundance of MPs in backwaters, major urban rivers, seas, and oceans\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.Impacts of Microplastics on the aquatic and marine environment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Airborne Microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Sampling and analysis of airborne MPs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Sampling and preparation of MPs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Identifying the characteristics of airborne MPs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Recent research findings in the study of airborne MPs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Implications of airborne MPs on earth and human health\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Challenges and outlook\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Conclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Microplastics in offshore and nearshore waters\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Sampling techniques\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Net-based sampling methods\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Analytical identification of MPs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Modes of entry of MPs into the ocean\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. MP concentrations in coastal waters\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. MP concentrations in offshore waters\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. MPs in subsurface water and in the water column\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Circulation of MPs in the oceans\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Microbial activity on bioplastics microparticles\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Summary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Bioplastics: terminology, classification and properties\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Bioplastics toxicity: Are they safer than conventional plastics?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Micro-bioplastic: formation, properties, and hazards\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Microbial activities on micro-bioplastic surface\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Knowledge gaps and future perspectives\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Conclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Mitigation of microplastics impact in the environment by biobased biodegradable plastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Various methods to mitigate microplastics from environment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Bioplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Biodegradation of microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Factors affecting microplastic degradation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.Utilization of bioplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Most economical biodegradable plastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Conclusion and future perspectives\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: MOFs for Microplastic Removal\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Microplastics: General aspects\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. MOFs: Characteristics and Synthesis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. MOFs: adsorption, filtration, and photocatalysis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Concluding remarks\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Life cycle assessment (LCA) of microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Environmental impacts of microplstics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Life cycle assessment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Reducing plastic products\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Challenges and perspectives in microplastic LCA\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Conclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Microplastics: Key Challenges and Future Perspectives\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Future Perspectives\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Key Challenges\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Reference\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Theoretical studies and machine learning techniques in microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Microplastics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Sources and inputs of microplastics in aquatic environments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Identification and quantification of microplastics from aquatic environs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Inadequacy in traditional MP identification methods and tools\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Machine learning overview\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Challenges\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. 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