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Bioremediation as a Greener Solution for Marine Plastic Pollutants

  • 1st Edition - January 23, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Alok Prasad Das, Sudeshna Dey
  • Language: English

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Description

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.

Key features

  • Includes over 20 global case studies that highlight the innovative use of bioremediation strategies
  • Contains up-to-date information on bioremediation technologies, from design to recycling and resource recovery
  • Offers a user-friendly guidebook, providing clear instructions and guidance for early career researchers and students

Readership

Graduate students and scholars in the field of environmental science

Table of contents

1. Plastic Pollution in the Marine Environment: Current Trends and Future Perspectives

2. Microplastic Pollutants in Marine Environments – Exploring Pollution Beyond the Water’s Edge

3. Marine Plastic Pollution: Sources, Transport Routes, and Sustainable Solutions

4. Potential sources and Adverse impacts of fibrous microplastics on marine ecosystem

5. Marine Microplastics: The Enduring Effects of Plastic Pollution

6. The Ecological Impact of Microplastics on Marine Ecosystems

7. Trophic Amplification of Marine Microplastic Pollution in Fish: Implications for Circular Solutions

8. Emerging Research on Marine Microplastics-Recent Advances and Scientific Insights

9. Sustainable Management of Plastic Waste Generation

10. Insights into the innovative technologies and advancements in the microplastics research: A scientific greener approach of mitigation

11. Marine Ecosystem Restoration through Different Bioremediation Tools

12. Understanding Plastic Hydrocarbon Pollution and its Bioremediation

13. Bioremediation of Marine Microplastics: Emerging Technologies and Challenges

14. Quantifying Anthropogenic and Natural Marine Plastic Inputs: Mechanisms, Dynamics, and Emerging Recycling Techniques

15. Recycling of Marine Plastics through Advanced Technology for Sustainable Solutions and Restoration

16. Circular Economy Approaches to Marine Waste Management

17. Circular Economy Solutions for Managing Discarded Plastic Pollution

18. Upcycling marine plastic debris for sustainable development

19. Marine Waste-to-Energy Solutions: Addressing Pollution through Sustainable Practices

20. Microbiome approach towards efficient marine ecosystem restoration

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 23, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Alok Prasad Das

Dr Alok Prasad Das is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Life Sciences at Rama Devi Women's University, Bhubaneswar, having previously held a faculty position at Tripura Central University, Agartala. His research focuses on bioleaching technologies for metal recovery and waste management, microbial biogeochemical cycling of manganese, and advanced mineral processing with an emphasis on microbial resource recycling for sustainable development. More recently, his work has expanded into geomicrobiology and marine microplastic pollution, including microbial biodegradation of microplastics and characterization of marine sediment contamination. With over 15 years of research experience, Dr. Das has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications and has been supported by multiple funded projects.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Life Sciences, Rama Devi Women's University, Odisha, Bhubaneshwar, India

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Sudeshna Dey

Sudeshna Dey is a Research Fellow on the Department of Science and Technology (DST)-funded Government of Odisha project, Investigation of Microbial Remediation Technology for Synthetic Microfiber Pollutants. With four years of research experience, her work focuses on environmental biotechnology, marine microplastic and microfiber pollution, microbial biodegradation and management of plastics, and sustainability and circular economy strategies. She has published several books and journal articles in peer-reviewed international journals, contributing to the fields of microplastic pollution, biodegradation, and environmental sustainability.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Life Science, Rama Devi Women’s University, India

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