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Plastic in the Environment: Measurement, Health Risks and Management - by Ralph Matthews (Hardcover)
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- Plastic is a material that contains an organic substance of large molecular weight as an essential ingredient.
- Author(s): Ralph Matthews
- 355 Pages
- Science, Environmental Science
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About the Book
Plastic is a material that contains an organic substance of large molecular weight as an essential ingredient. Microplastics are the tiny plastic particles that are produced during commercial product development and from breakdown of larger plastics. The increasing concentration of plastics and microplastics in various ecosystems is a major environmental concern across the globe. Microplastics are classified into primary microplastics and secondary microplastics. The plastic fragments or particles that are less than or equal to 5.0 mm before they enter the environment are called primary microplastics, such as microfibers and microbeads. Environmental factors such as ocean waves and sun's radiation lead to the breakdown of larger plastic items, such as water bottles, into smaller parts which are called secondary microplastics. A major disadvantage of microplastics and plastics is their inability to break up into smaller particles. Several studies have suggested that the exposure to microplastics in humans can potentially cause toxicity through oxidative stress. This book covers in detail various topics related to plastics and microplastics in the environment as well as their measurement, health risks and management. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area of study as well as for experts.Book Synopsis
Plastic is a material that contains an organic substance of large molecular weight as an essential ingredient. Microplastics are the tiny plastic particles that are produced during commercial product development and from breakdown of larger plastics. The increasing concentration of plastics and microplastics in various ecosystems is a major environmental concern across the globe. Microplastics are classified into primary microplastics and secondary microplastics. The plastic fragments or particles that are less than or equal to 5.0 mm before they enter the environment are called primary microplastics, such as microfibers and microbeads. Environmental factors such as ocean waves and sun's radiation lead to the breakdown of larger plastic items, such as water bottles, into smaller parts which are called secondary microplastics. A major disadvantage of microplastics and plastics is their inability to break up into smaller particles. Several studies have suggested that the exposure to microplastics in humans can potentially cause toxicity through oxidative stress. This book covers in detail various topics related to plastics and microplastics in the environment as well as their measurement, health risks and management. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area of study as well as for experts.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .81 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.42 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Environmental Science
Genre: Science
Number of Pages: 355
Publisher: Syrawood Publishing House
Format: Hardcover
Author: Ralph Matthews
Language: English
Street Date: September 19, 2023
TCIN: 93513122
UPC: 9781647403812
Item Number (DPCI): 247-46-4971
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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