Microplastics: Analytical Challenges and Environmental Impacts

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Hyunjung Kim (Department of Earth Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, South Korea)

Microplastics

Analytical Challenges and Environmental Impacts

Hyunjung Kim (Department of Earth Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, South Korea)

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English

CRC Press
04 October 2024

Analytical chemistry; Industrial chemistry; Chemical engineering; Materials science; Environmental science, engineering & technology

This book introduces the growing problem of microplastics pollution in the soil and aquatic environment and its interaction with other chemical pollutants. Further, it provides a detailed review of existing analysis techniques for characterization, separation, and quantification of microplastics including their merits and demerits with possible suggestions. Additionally, the regulatory need and actions for improving the economic and quality of plastic recycling, curbing microplastic littering, and stakeholders, researchers, and recyclers challenges are reviewed comprehensively. Priorities are identified to bridge the knowledge gaps for appropriate management of existing challenges.

Features:

Provides a comprehensive description of the fate and environmental impact of microplastics, along with various characterization methods

Overviews the interaction of microplastics with other toxic chemicals and further their transportation in environment

Explains how microplastics enter in environment and its effect on biota and human health

Analyses existing analytical techniques for characterization of microplastics

Describes societal awareness related to use of plastic and discarding

This book focusses on graduate students, researchers in environmental engineering, ecological engineering, chemical and biological engineering, plastics and material sciences/engineering, waste management. materials science.

Edited by: Hyunjung Kim (Department of Earth Resources and Environmental Engineering Hanyang University South Korea)
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032060781
ISBN 10: 1032060786
Pages: 202
Publication Date: 04 October 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Emergence, chemical nature, classification, environmental impact and analytical challenges of various plastics. 2. Laws, regulations or policy tools to govern Macroplastics, Mesoplastics, Microplastics and Nanoplastics. 3. Degradation pathways of various plastics. 4. Interaction of inorganic and organic pollutants with microplastics. 5. Impacts of microplastics and nanoplastics on biota. 6. Collection of microplastics and nanoplastics from various environments and associated challenges. 7. Separation of microplastics and nanoplastics from various environments and associated challenges. 8. Identification of microplastics and nanoplastics and associated analytical challenges.

Hyunjung ""Nick"" Kim is the Professor at the Department of Earth Resources & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. Dr. Kim received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Hanyang University in Seoul, Korea, and Ph.D. from California, Riverside, in Chemical and Environmental Engineering. He served over twelve years in the Department of Mineral Resource and Energy Engineering of Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju. He specializes in colloidal chemistry, froth flotation, bio-hydrometallurgy, and microplastics with over ten years of academic research experience. Prof. Kim is currently serving as the Editorial Member/Associate Editor in several reputed journals. Prof. Kim has authored more than 150 refereed journal publications, several book chapters, and edited books. He has been awarded the Young Scientist award from the Industrial Minerals & Aggregates Division of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) in 2016. Prof. Kim also served as lead director of Brain Korea 21+, one of the prestigious projects of Korea.