Shop all Elsevier

Microplastics in Aquatic Environments - by Melvin Samuel Jayakumar (Paperback)

Name: Microplastics in Aquatic Environments - by Melvin Samuel Jayakumar (Paperback)
Brand: Elsevier
SKU: 1011096741
Price: 170.99 USD
Availability: PreOrder

5 Questions

New at

$170.99

Pre-order

Free & easy returns

Return this item by mail or in store within 90 days for a full refund.

Eligible for registries and wish lists

About this item

Details

Highlights

Microplastics in Aquatic Environments: Sources, Impacts, and Sustainable Management Strategies provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary exploration of microplastic contamination, covering its sources, transport mechanisms, interactions with environmental pollutants, and potential health risks.
Author(s): Melvin Samuel Jayakumar
320 Pages
Technology, Environmental

Description

Book Synopsis

Microplastics in Aquatic Environments: Sources, Impacts, and Sustainable Management Strategies provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary exploration of microplastic contamination, covering its sources, transport mechanisms, interactions with environmental pollutants, and potential health risks. From detection and monitoring techniques to advanced remediation strategies, this book delves into cutting-edge scientific research, innovative technologies, and policy frameworks aimed at mitigating microplastic pollution globally. By examining the role of biofilms, pollutant complexation, and emerging technologies such as nanomaterials and bioremediation, the book bridges the gap between scientific discovery and practical solutions.

It is a comprehensive guide for researchers, policymakers, environmental scientists, and industry leaders, offering data driven insights, advanced detection techniques, and actionable solutions to combat microplastic pollution. By addressing the scientific, technological, and policy-related challenges associated with microplastics, this book bridges knowledge gaps and paves the way for effective global action to mitigate one of the most pressing environmental threats of our time.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 9.25 Inches (H) x 7.5 Inches (W)

Weight: .99 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 320

Genre: Technology

Sub-Genre: Environmental

Publisher: Elsevier

Theme: Water Supply

Format: Paperback

Author: Melvin Samuel Jayakumar

Language: English

Street Date: August 1, 2026

TCIN: 1011096741

UPC: 9780443456190

Item Number (DPCI): 247-02-4970

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

If the item details aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1 inches length x 7.5 inches width x 9.25 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.99 pounds

We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.

This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Alaska, Hawaii

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.

This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.

See the return policy for complete information.