Bioremediation as a Greener Solution for Marine Plastic Pollutants provides a comprehensive understanding of marine microplastic pollution while also exploring bioremediation as a sustainable solution. The book covers essential knowledge about marine microplastics, examines various bioremediation techniques, and highlights successful case studies. Authored by various experts from around the world, this book discusses the benefits, challenges, and future prospects of integrating bioremediation into sustainable practices. It emphasizes the collaborative efforts required for widespread adoption, including policy development, public awareness, and continuous research.
Designed to be accessible to researchers and students interested in addressing the increasing threat of marine microplastic pollution, this guide is a valuable resource for those committed to environmental sustainability.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover Image - p. i 3. Title Page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Contributors - p. xi 7. Preface - p. xiii 8. Acknowledgment - p. xv 9. Chapter 1 Plastic pollution in the marine environment: Current trends and future perspectives - p. 1 10. Chapter 2 Microplastic pollutants in marine environments – Exploring pollution beyond the water’s edge - p. 19 11. Chapter 3 Marine plastic pollution and its sustainable solutions - p. 31 12. Chapter 4 Potential sources and adverse impacts of microfibers on marine ecosystem - p. 49 13. Chapter 5 Marine microplastics: The enduring effects of plastic pollution - p. 59 14. Chapter 6 The ecological impact of microplastics on marine ecosystems - p. 69 15. Chapter 7 Trophic amplification of marine microplastic pollution in fish - p. 93 16. Chapter 8 Emerging research on marine microplastics: Recent advances and scientific insights - p. 113 17. Chapter 9 Sustainable management of marine plastic waste generation - p. 139 18. Chapter 10 Insights into the innovative technologies and advancements in the microplastics research: A scientific greener approach of mitigation - p. 155 19. Chapter 11 Marine ecosystem restoration through different bioremediation tools - p. 179 20. Chapter 12 Understanding plastic hydrocarbon pollution and its bioremediation - p. 191 21. Chapter 13 Bioremediation of marine microplastics: Emerging technologies and challenges - p. 209 22. Chapter 14 Quantifying anthropogenic and natural marine plastic inputs: Mechanisms, dynamics, and emerging recycling techniques - p. 237 23. Chapter 15 Recycling of marine plastics through advanced technology for sustainable solutions and restoration - p. 263 24. Chapter 16 Circular economy approaches to marine waste management - p. 279 25. Chapter 17 Circular economy solutions for managing discarded plastic pollution - p. 301 26. Chapter 18 Upcycling marine plastic debris for sustainable development - p. 315 27. Chapter 19 Marine waste-to-energy solutions - p. 335 28. Chapter 20 Microbiome approach towards efficient marine ecosystem restoration - p. 361 29. Index - p. 375
Bioremediation as a Greener Solution for Marine Plastic Pollutants provides a comprehensive understanding of marine microplastic pollution while also exploring bioremediation as a sustainable solution. The book covers essential knowledge about marine microplastics, examines various bioremediation techniques, and highlights successful case studies. Authored by various experts from around the world, this book discusses the benefits, challenges, and future prospects of integrating bioremediation into sustainable practices. It emphasizes the collaborative efforts required for widespread adoption, including policy development, public awareness, and continuous research.
Designed to be accessible to researchers and students interested in addressing the increasing threat of marine microplastic pollution, this guide is a valuable resource for those committed to environmental sustainability.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover Image - p. i 3. Title Page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Contributors - p. xi 7. Preface - p. xiii 8. Acknowledgment - p. xv 9. Chapter 1 Plastic pollution in the marine environment: Current trends and future perspectives - p. 1 10. Chapter 2 Microplastic pollutants in marine environments – Exploring pollution beyond the water’s edge - p. 19 11. Chapter 3 Marine plastic pollution and its sustainable solutions - p. 31 12. Chapter 4 Potential sources and adverse impacts of microfibers on marine ecosystem - p. 49 13. Chapter 5 Marine microplastics: The enduring effects of plastic pollution - p. 59 14. Chapter 6 The ecological impact of microplastics on marine ecosystems - p. 69 15. Chapter 7 Trophic amplification of marine microplastic pollution in fish - p. 93 16. Chapter 8 Emerging research on marine microplastics: Recent advances and scientific insights - p. 113 17. Chapter 9 Sustainable management of marine plastic waste generation - p. 139 18. Chapter 10 Insights into the innovative technologies and advancements in the microplastics research: A scientific greener approach of mitigation - p. 155 19. Chapter 11 Marine ecosystem restoration through different bioremediation tools - p. 179 20. Chapter 12 Understanding plastic hydrocarbon pollution and its bioremediation - p. 191 21. Chapter 13 Bioremediation of marine microplastics: Emerging technologies and challenges - p. 209 22. Chapter 14 Quantifying anthropogenic and natural marine plastic inputs: Mechanisms, dynamics, and emerging recycling techniques - p. 237 23. Chapter 15 Recycling of marine plastics through advanced technology for sustainable solutions and restoration - p. 263 24. Chapter 16 Circular economy approaches to marine waste management - p. 279 25. Chapter 17 Circular economy solutions for managing discarded plastic pollution - p. 301 26. Chapter 18 Upcycling marine plastic debris for sustainable development - p. 315 27. Chapter 19 Marine waste-to-energy solutions - p. 335 28. Chapter 20 Microbiome approach towards efficient marine ecosystem restoration - p. 361 29. Index - p. 375
