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Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering
Microplastics and Nanoplastics: Occurrence, Environmental Impacts and Treatment Processes
- 1st Edition - September 2, 2022
- Editors: R.D. Tyagi, Ashok Pandey, Patrick Drogui, Bhoomika Yadav, Sridhar Pilli
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 9 0 8 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 9 5 9 - 5
Microplastics and Nanoplastics: Occurrence, Environmental Impacts and Treatment Processes comprehensively illustrates the microplastics and nanoplastics pollution in different… Read more
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Request a sales quoteMicroplastics and Nanoplastics: Occurrence, Environmental Impacts and Treatment Processes comprehensively illustrates the microplastics and nanoplastics pollution in different waters, wastewaters and terrestrial environment, and the possibilities of their removal/degradation. It provides a through and exhaustive discussion of the ongoing research and future perspectives of micro/nanoplastics, their interaction with other chemicals, the advanced degradation technologies and their impacts on the ecosystem.
Micro- and nano-plastic pollution is an important topic in academia and industry and is gaining considerable attention in the society due to the concerns related to plastics. In addition to presenting the current issues and trends, this book also addresses some concrete solutions to mitigate this emerging environmental threat. This book is written at an advanced level to address the needs of researchers, students as well as people outside the field of environment technology including, industries, government sectors, business establishments and public interest groups.
- Reviews extensively the sources, occurrence and distribution of plastics in various environments, worldwide
- Provides advanced testing techniques and characterization methods for their qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Focusses on the fate of microplastics and nanoplastics in various treatment plants along with their physical, chemical, and biological degradation in wastewater
- Discusses multidisciplinary information on environmental impacts and health hazards of micro/nanoplastics
- Summarizes the priority areas and future aspects to protect the environment through advanced environmental technologies and policymaking legislations
Researchers, graduate students, professors, in biochemical/environmental bioengineering, environmental science, ecology, ecotoxicology, etc. Wastewater treatment plant professionals
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs): Introduction
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Synthetic polymers and plastics in the transformation of our society
- 3: Production of plastics
- 4: Plastic waste and debris
- 5: Source-derived labeling of plastics: Primary and secondary plastics
- 6: Size-derived labeling of plastics: Microplastics and Nanoplastics
- 7: Impacts of microplastics and nanoplastics: Their role as vectors for contaminants
- 8: Analytical and characterization concerns associated with MPs and NPs
- 9: Mismanaged plastic waste generation
- 10: Treatment of microplastics and nanoplastics in wastewater treatment plant
- 11: Conclusion and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 2: Sources and occurrence of microplastics and nanoplastics in the environment
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Sources of microplastic and nanoplastic pollution
- 3: Occurrence of microplastics and nanoplastics in the environment: Worldwide/country-wise comparison
- 4: Distribution of microplastics and nanoplastics in surface waters and sediments
- 5: Distribution by size, shape, and polymer type
- 6: Microplastics and nanoplastics impact on ecology and biodiversity
- 7: Anticipated future trends
- 8: Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 3: Environmental effects of microplastics and nanoplastics exposure
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Fate and toxicity of chemicals released by MPs and NPs debris
- 3: Toxic effects on aquatic biota
- 4: Implications on human health
- 5: MPs and NPs as vectors of microbes
- 6: Challenges and solutions
- 7: Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 4: Methods of sampling and sample preparation for detection of microplastics and nanoplastics in the environment
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Sample collection for the detection of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs)
- 3: Sample preparation
- 4: Identification and quantification
- 5: Advance methods for the detection of MPs and NPs
- 6: Major challenges
- 7: Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 5: Quantitative and qualitative identification, characterization, and analysis of microplastics and nanoplastics in water
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Quantitative measurements for the determination of concentrations of micro and nanoplastics
- 3: Qualitative analysis techniques
- 4: Advantages/disadvantages of techniques for analyzing micro and nanoplastics
- 5: Challenges and solutions
- 6: Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 6: Occurrence of MPs and NPs in freshwater environment
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Factors affecting the dispersal of MPs/NPs in aquatic environment
- 3: Sources of MPs/NPs in freshwater ecosystems
- 4: Freshwaters as key vectors for MPs/NPs transfer
- 5: Modeling the transport and distribution in freshwater ecosystem
- 6: Effects on freshwater systems
- 7: Microbial-microplastics interaction in freshwater
- 8: Challenges
- 9: Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 7: Occurrence of microplastics and nanoplastics in marine environment
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Sources of MPs and NPs in marine ecosystems
- 3: Occurrence in marine ecosystems
- 4: Occurrence in estuaries
- 5: Modeling the transport and distribution of MPs in marine ecosystems
- 6: MPs interaction with marine species
- 7: Interaction of MPs/NPs with other chemicals and compounds in the marine environment
- 8: Challenges
- 9: Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 8: Microplastics and nanoplastics in drinking water and food chain
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Occurrence and concentrations of MPs and NPs in drinking water
- 3: Sources and routes of entry in the drinking water sources
- 4: Techniques to remove MPs/NPs in DWTPs
- 5: MPs/NPs in aquatic food chain
- 6: MPs/NPs in table salt
- 7: MPs/NPs in human body and their impact
- 8: Challenges and solutions
- 9: Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 9: Microplastics and nanoplastics: Occurrence, fate, and persistence in wastewater treatment plants
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Occurrence and concentrations of MPs and NPs in influent and effluent of WWTPs
- 3: Influential properties of microplastics and nanoplastics in WWTP
- 4: Efficiency of different operations in WWTPs for microplastic/nanoplastic removal
- 5: Interaction with trace organic contaminants and metal ions
- 6: Impact of MPs and NPs on WWTP performance
- 7: WWTPs role in MP/NP release in water bodies
- 8: Challenges and perspectives
- 9: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10: Microplastic and nanoplastic accumulation in sludge of water treatment plants
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Primary and secondary sludge composition
- 3: Presence of MPs and NP in different sludge
- 4: Potential sources of MPs and NPs in sludge
- 5: Influence of WWTP characteristics and sludge treatment processes on MP and NP removal
- 6: Effects of MPs and NPs on sludge digestion
- 7: Effects of MPs and NPs on microbial community diversity in sludge
- 8: Implications on use of sludge in agricultural soils
- 9: Challenges and solutions
- 10: Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 11: Physical and physicochemical separation of microplastics and nanoplastics from water
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Physical separation
- 3: Physicochemical separation
- 4: Challenges and future trends
- 5: Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 12: Biological degradation of microplastics and nanoplastics in water and wastewater
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Microorganisms involved in degradation
- 3: Biofilm formation on microplastics and nanoplastics
- 4: Mechanisms of microbial degradation of microplastics and nanoplastics
- 5: Factors affecting biological degradation of microplastics and nanoplastics
- 6: Standard testing methods
- 7: Challenges in the process
- 8: Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 13: Chemical degradation of microplastics and nanoplastics in water and wastewater
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Advanced oxidation processes to remove microplastics and nanoplastics
- 3: Other chemical and catalytic processes
- 4: Challenges in chemical degradation processes
- 5: Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 14: Impact of microplastics and nanoplastics interactions with other contaminants in environment
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Association of heavy metals and organic contaminants with plastics
- 3: Types of chemicals/additives associated with plastics
- 4: Sorption of chemicals by MPs/NPs
- 5: Mechanisms of sorption of pollutants on MPs and NPs
- 6: Factors influencing sorption mechanism
- 7: Fate of plastic-sorbed contaminants in environment
- 8: Challenges
- 9: Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 15: Nano- and microplastics as carriers for antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Sources and routes for MPs/NPs release to the environment
- 3: Interaction between MPs and environmental pollutants
- 4: Role of MPs/NPs on ARGs transmission
- 5: Abundance of ARGs on MPs/NPs
- 6: Challenges
- 7: Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 16: Climate change interaction with microplastics and nanoplastics pollution
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Impact on coastal Antarctica and the Southern Ocean islands
- 3: Impact on deep sea
- 4: Potential impact of MPs and NPs on carbon fixation in the oceans
- 5: Effects on lakes eutrophication
- 6: Effects of climate change on MPs and NPs
- 7: Assessment of impact of MPs and NPs on global climate change
- 8: Challenges and future trends
- 9: Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 17: Occurrence and impacts of soil microplastics and nanoplastics
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Occurrence and characteristics of microplastics and nanoplastics in soil
- 3: Effects of microplastics and nanoplastics on soil
- 4: Change in soil microbial function and impacts to nutrient cycling
- 5: Impacts on soil fauna and trophic levels
- 6: Uptake of microplastics and nanoplastics by plants
- 7: Overview of microplastic and nanoplastic implications on the terrestrial systems
- 8: Control of microplastic and nanoplastic pollution in soil
- 9: Challenges
- 10: Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 18: Challenges and opportunities for microplastic and nanoplastic removal from industrial wastewater
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Preliminary and primary treatment steps
- 3: Secondary treatment steps
- 4: Tertiary treatment steps
- 5: Advanced treatments and novel solutions to remove MPs and NPs from wastewater
- 6: Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- Chapter 19: Social aspects of microplastics and nanoplastics
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Marine organisms and ecosystem
- 3: Terrestrial organisms and ecosystems
- 4: Human health
- 5: Public perception and media coverage
- 6: Social and socioeconomic impacts
- 7: Role of actors and stakeholders
- 8: Regulatory and policy initiatives
- 9: Environmental policies applicable to MPs and NPs
- 10: Management strategies to reduce plastic waste
- 11: Challenges
- 12: Recommendations for future work
- 13: Conclusions and perspectives
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 490
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 2, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323999083
- eBook ISBN: 9780323999595
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R.D. Tyagi
Prof. RD Tyagi is an internationally recognized Professor of Biochemical Engineering and biotransformation. He is distinguished professor at School of technology, Huzhou University, China and chief scientific officer at BOSK Bioproducts, Canada. He held Canada Research chair (2004-20180. He also holds an adjunct professor position at the University of Missouri-Columbia, United State. Prof. Tyagi has published more than 600 papers/communications, which include 21 books, 140 book chapters, 10 research reports, 11 patents, etc. He is Associate Editor of Practice Periodical of Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste Management ASCE and serves on the editorial board of Process Biochemistry and Bioresource Technology. He has been recognized by many national and international awards and honors. He is a member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts’. He conducts research on hazardous/solid waste management, water/wastewater treatment, wastewater sludge treatment/disposal, and bioconversion of wastewater and wastewater sludge into value-added products.
Affiliations and expertise
Distinguished professor, School of technology, Huzhou University, China; Chief scientific officer, BOSK Bioproducts, CanadaAP
Ashok Pandey
Professor Ashok Pandey is currently Distinguished Scientist at the Centre for Innovation and Translational Research, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, India and Executive Director (Honorary) at the Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability – India. Formerly, he was Eminent Scientist at the Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing, Mohali and Chief Scientist & Head of Biotechnology Division and Centre for Biofuels at CSIR’s National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Trivandrum. His major research and technological development interests are industrial & environmental biotechnology and energy biosciences, focusing on biomass to biofuels & chemicals, waste to wealth & energy, industrial enzymes, etc.
Professor Pandey is Adjunct/Visiting Professor/Scientist in universities in France, Brazil, Canada, China, Korea, South Africa, and Switzerland and also in several universities in India. He has ~1425 publications/communications, which include 16 patents, 90 books, >700 papers and book chapters, etc with h index of 105 and ~49,000 citations (Goggle scholar). He has transferred several technologies to industries and has done industrial consultancy for about a dozen projects for Indian/international industries.
Professor Pandey is the recipient of many national and international awards and honours, which include Highest Cited Researcher (Top 1% in the world), Clarivate Analytics, Web of Science (2020, 2019 & 2018); Top scientist in Biotechnology (#1 in India and #8 in the world), Stanford University world ranking (2020); Fellow, World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies (2020); Fellow, Indian Chemical Society (2020); Distinguished Scientist, VDGOOD Professional Association, India (2020); Distinguished Professor of Eminence with global impact in the area of Biotechnology, Precious Cornerstone University, Nigeria (2020); IconSWM Life-time Achievement Award 2019, International Society for Solid Waste Management, KIIT, Bhubaneshwar, India (2019); Yonsei Outstanding Scholar, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea (2019); Life-Time Achievement Award from the Biotech Research Society, India (2018); Life-Time Achievement Award from Venus International Research Awards (2018), Most Outstanding Researcher Award from Career360 (2018), Life-Time Achievement Award from the International Society for Energy, Environment and Sustainability (2017); Fellow, Royal Society of Biology, UK (2016); Felow, International Society for Energy, Environment and Sustainability (2016); Academician of European Academy of Sciences and Arts, Austria (2015); Fellow, National Academy of Sciences, India (2012); Fellow, Association of Microbiologists of India (2008); Honorary Doctorate degree from Univesite Blaise Pascal, France (2007); Fellow, International Organization of Biotechnology and Bioengineering (2007); Thomson Scientific India Citation Laureate Award, USA (2006); Fellow, the Biotech Research Society, India (2005); UNESCO Professor (2000); Raman Research Fellowship Award, CSIR (1995); GBF, Germany and CNRS, France Fellowships (1992) and Young Scientist Award (1989), etc.
Professor Pandey is Founder President of the Biotech Research Society, India (www.brsi.in); Founder & International Coordinator of International Forum on Industrial Bioprocesses, France (www.ifibiop.org), Chairman of the International Society for Energy, Environment & Sustainability (www.isees.in), Editor-in-chief of Bioresource Technology (http://ees.elsevier.com/bite/), Honorary Executive Advisor of Journal of Energy and Environmental Sustainability (www.jees.in), Journal of Systems Microbiology and Biomanufacturing (https://www.springer.com/journal/43393), Journal of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (http://neerijese.org/editorial-board/), Subject Editor, Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, India (https://www.springer.com/life+sciences/journal/40011) and Associate Editor, Biologia – Section Cellular and Molecular Biology (https://www.springer.com/journal/11756/editors) and editorial board member of several international and Indian journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Distinguished Scientist, Centre for Innovation and Translational Research, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaPD
Patrick Drogui
Patrick Drogui is professor and researcher at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique’s Centre Eau Terre Environnement. He is an internationally recognized expert in electrochemical and membrane technologies, and oxidative processes for different applications in water treatment from industrial wastewater to potable water. The originality of his research work lies in the development of advanced electrolytic processes for water and wastewater treatment requiring no or minimum addition of chemical products. Co-inventor on 8 patents, Dr. Drogui is currently working on new electrolytic and/or membrane, photo-catalytic, and electro-photo-catalytic processes for water treatment, and the removal of phosphate and emerging contaminants. Prof. Drogui is the author of more than 260 papers published in scientific refereed journals. He is an author of 16 book chapters and 54 industrial and scientific reports. Prof. Patrick Drogui received 4 fellowships and 2 awards for the best research project from Pollutec and for the best paper published in Water Environment Federation, delivered 17 invited conferences and 119 communications and conferences. Prof. Patrick Drogui is a director of CREATE-Program in Environmental Decontamination Technologies and Integrated Water and Wastewater Management (TEDGIEER). Collaborative Research and Training Experience Program (CREATE) from National Science Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and researcher, Institut national de la recherche scientifique’s Centre Eau Terre Environnement, CanadaBY
Bhoomika Yadav
Bhoomika Yadav is researcher at Institut national de la recherche scientifique’s Centre Eau Terre Environnement. She has strong research skills and worked in multidisciplinary areas of biotechnology, microbiology and biochemical engineering. Her research interest includes waste to value transformation, bioflocculants, wastewater treatment, bioplastics, circular bioeconomy. Currently, she is working on production of bioplastics and recovery of various value-added products co-produced with bioplastics. She has authored 16 publications including research and review papers, book chapters and scientific communications published in the leading journals of water science, bioprocess technology and microbiology. She has given numerous talks in conferences and scientific platforms at national and international level. She has won several awards and scholarships including prestigious scholarship of FONCER TEDGIEER in her doctoral programme.
Affiliations and expertise
Researcher, Institut national de la recherche scientifique’s Centre Eau Terre EnvironnementSP
Sridhar Pilli
Dr. Sridhar Pilli presently holding the Assistant Professor in the Water and Environmental Division of the Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India. His research interests include Water/wastewater treatment, life cycle analysis, Solid waste management, Biodiesel, Bio-plastic, Bio-flocculants production, bio-energy production from wastewater, wastewater sludge, and organic waste.
Dr. Pilli has authored several technical publications in peer reviewed Journals with high impact factor. He has more than 10 publications with citations more than 1000 that includes International journals, technical notes and conference proceedings. He has 6 books published in Elsevier’s and ASCE. He has delivered several expert talks at different technical forums organized nationally and internationally. He developed a decision support system model (based on life cost analysis) to facilitate the decision makers, policy makers, municipalities, and engineers in adjudicating a pre-treatment/treatment technology for a wastewater treatment plant. He is serving on Editorial board for various journals. He also served as Advisory Committee member for various international conferences.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Water and Environmental Division of the Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India