Handbook of Microplastics provides a wealth of information on what these materials are, how they are proliferating, their geographical distribution, chemical components, morphology, and their physical characteristics, including the various forms they take in different environments. The mechanisms of microplastic formation are discussed, as are methods for detecting and analyzing them, with emphasis placed on the importance of accurate identification in assessing their impact. Key commercial products that are significant sources of microplastics are identified, raising awareness about consumer choices and their environmental consequences. The formation, properties, and hazards of microplastics from various polymers are also covered, as are the environmental impact of microplastics, including their presence in air, water, and soil, leading into an examination of the potential effects on human health and wildlife, including plants, animals, insects, and organisms in aquatic habitats. The book concludes with coverage of microplastics in the food chain, policy measures aimed at combating microplastic pollution, and methods for reducing, eliminating, and preventing microplastic, stressing the urgency of innovative solutions and collective action.
By:
George Wypych (ChemTec Publishing Ontario Canada)
Imprint: Chem Tec Publishing,Canada
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 19mm
Weight: 450g
ISBN: 9781774670903
ISBN 10: 1774670909
Pages: 380
Publication Date: 27 March 2026
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
1. Microplastics- Introduction, Definition, Proliferation, and Geographical Distribution 2. Chemical Components of Microplastics- Original and Produced by Degradation 3. Morphology of Microplastics 4. Mechanism of Microplastic Formation 5. Methods of Detection and Analysis of Microplastics 6. Commercial Products that are the Main Source of Microplastic Formation 7. Microplastics from Different Polymers- Their Formation, Properties, and Hazards 8. Microplastics in the Environment- Air, Water, and Soil 9. Potential Effects of Microplastics on Human Health 10. Effect of Microplastics on Plants, Animals, Birds, Insects, and Organisms Living in Aquatic Habitats 11. Microplastics in the Food Chain 12. Current Policy Measures 13. Potential Methods of Microplastics Reduction, Elimination, and Prevention 14. Future Outlook of Microplastics
George Wypych has a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. His professional expertise includes both university teaching (full professor) and research and development. He has published 18 books, 47 scientific papers, and he has obtained 16 patents. He specializes in polymer additives, polymer processing and formulation, material durability and the development of sealants and coatings.
