Microplastic Contamination in Aquatic Environments : An Emerging Matter of Environmental Urgency /
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| Imprint: | Amsterdam, Netherlands : Elsevier, [2018] |
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| Description: | 1 online resource : illustrations (some colour) |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | E-Resource Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11689945 |
| Summary: | Microplastic Contamination in Aquatic Environments: An Emerging Matter of Environmental Urgency comprehensively illustrates the traditional and advanced technologies on sampling, identification and quantification of microplastic from different environmental media. Contributors summarize and discuss recent research on microplastic and examine studies on nano-sized plastic particles. Chapters cover a full range of microplastic research, including global distribution, detection, environmental fate, biological effects and political legislation. Users will find the book to be a comprehensive overview of microplastic research that is ideal for research and understanding on the occurrence of microplastic in aquatic environments.- Provides an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of different methods for sampling, identification and enumeration of microplastics- Contains contributions from world experts with a diverse range of backgrounds, all brought together by a well-known, experienced editor- Presents information on microplastics in a unified place, with easy access for the reader |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource : illustrations (some colour) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780128137482 0128137487 9780128137475 0128137479 |