Chapter 1 by Godoy et al. includes a summary of techniques for sampling,
extraction, purification, and identification of microplastics, a review of publications
on the abundance of microplastics in different aquatic ecosystems around the world,
and a brief synthesis of researches about sorption of chemicals on microplastics.
Chapter 2 by Tahir et al. provides highlights on the nature of plastics, types, sources,
consumption, effects, and pollution caused by excessive use of plastics. Techniques
used for the identification of plastics present in water and the different remediation
techniques such as primary, mechanical, chemical treatment, and recycling are
elaborated. Finally, the chapter focuses on the health impact and utilization of
degradable plastics. Chapter 3 by Muneer et al. discusses water pollution caused
by plastics. Three strategies to tackle water pollution caused by nanoplastics,
microplastics, and macroplastics are discussed: scientific methods, community
involvement, and government policies. Chapter 4 by Jain et al. narrates how plastics
and e-wastes contaminate our water system and their hazardous effect on living
beings. All aspects of plastic and e-waste, such as types of plastics and e-waste,
effects on marine and freshwater life, solution for prevention, and prospects are
discussed.
Chapter 5 by Rachna et al. reviews concentrations, impact, and remediation of
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in rivers and sediments, with focus on
functionalized nanomaterials to degrade PAHs. Chapter 6 by Ghosh and
Chakraborty presents aerobic granulation as a rapid, eco-friendly, and cost-effective
technology for treatment of recalcitrant, hydrocarbon-rich wastewater. The chapter
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extraction, purification, and identification of microplastics, a review of publications
on the abundance of microplastics in different aquatic ecosystems around the world,
and a brief synthesis of researches about sorption of chemicals on microplastics.
Chapter 2 by Tahir et al. provides highlights on the nature of plastics, types, sources,
consumption, effects, and pollution caused by excessive use of plastics. Techniques
used for the identification of plastics present in water and the different remediation
techniques such as primary, mechanical, chemical treatment, and recycling are
elaborated. Finally, the chapter focuses on the health impact and utilization of
degradable plastics. Chapter 3 by Muneer et al. discusses water pollution caused
by plastics. Three strategies to tackle water pollution caused by nanoplastics,
microplastics, and macroplastics are discussed: scientific methods, community
involvement, and government policies. Chapter 4 by Jain et al. narrates how plastics
and e-wastes contaminate our water system and their hazardous effect on living
beings. All aspects of plastic and e-waste, such as types of plastics and e-waste,
effects on marine and freshwater life, solution for prevention, and prospects are
discussed.
Chapter 5 by Rachna et al. reviews concentrations, impact, and remediation of
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in rivers and sediments, with focus on
functionalized nanomaterials to degrade PAHs. Chapter 6 by Ghosh and
Chakraborty presents aerobic granulation as a rapid, eco-friendly, and cost-effective
technology for treatment of recalcitrant, hydrocarbon-rich wastewater. The chapter
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