Remediation Technologies for Microplastics in Aquatic Environments
- 1st Edition - November 1, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Mukarram Zubair, Muhammad Daud, Lucas Meili
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 3 8 2 9 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 3 8 3 0 - 4
Remediation Technologies for Microplastics in Aquatic Environments examines up-to-date technological innovations and their applications for the mitigation of Microplastics Pollut… Read more
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Request a sales quoteRemediation Technologies for Microplastics in Aquatic Environments examines up-to-date technological innovations and their applications for the mitigation of Microplastics Pollution (MP). With a strong focus on the governing factors influencing the performance of remediation techniques (encircling microplastic characteristics, reactor design, and process parameters), this comprehensive guide presents necessary information on current remediation technologies designed for the removal of MPs from water bodies and comprehensively addresses the fate and impact of microplastics in the environment. The book is divided into three sections: 1. Microplastic pollution, sources, regulation, and analysis, 2 Microplastic Mitigation Technologies and Applications, and 3. Microplastic environmental impacts, toxicology, and risk.
The meticulous use of detailed case studies, the diverse list of experts in the field, and the clear structure of the book, equip the reader with tools for implementing sustainable and effective solutions crucial for the treatment of water and contaminated wastewater, making this book a valuable resource for students and researchers learning about successful strategies for microplastics removal.
The meticulous use of detailed case studies, the diverse list of experts in the field, and the clear structure of the book, equip the reader with tools for implementing sustainable and effective solutions crucial for the treatment of water and contaminated wastewater, making this book a valuable resource for students and researchers learning about successful strategies for microplastics removal.
- Includes case studies using the latest innovations and applications for addressing microplastics pollution (MP)
- Encompasses various strategies for the remediation and control of MPs, including bioremediation, adsorption, membrane technologies, and nanotechnology
- Offers comprehensive coverage of the environmental impact of MPs and presents sustainable solutions to mitigate their effects
Students and faculty of Environmental science, Engineering, Water and Wastewater, Sustainable Water management, Material Science
Section:1 Microplastic pollution, sources, regulation and analysis
1. Microplastic pollution in environmental water
Introduction
Microplastic in different water matrix
Microplastics in seawater
Microplastics in groundwater
Microplastics in wastewater
Microplastic in freshwater Microplastic compositions and properties Microplastic pollution through plastic bottles and exposure to sunlight Factors affecting the distribution of microplastics
2. Potential sources of microplastic in the environment
Introduction
Primary Source of MPs
Secondary Source of MPs
Trophic transfer mechanisms
Emerging sources and potential threats of microplastic pollution
Sources of MP in soil Sources of MP in air
3. Microplastic regulation for safe environment and health
Introduction
Worldwide regulations microplastics
Microplastics regulatory paradigms
Regulatory Frameworks
Current regulations on microplastics
Gaps in existing regulatory frameworks
International collaboration and standardization
Policy and strategies related to microplastic remediation
Policy developments
Industrial practices Risk assessment framework
Future outlook
4. Analysis of microplastic in water and wastewater
Introduction
Microplastic sampling methods in wastewater
Identification and characterization
Spectroscopic analysis of microplastic
Thermal degradation
Nile red staining
Imaging - alternative approaches
Section:2 Microplastic Mitigation Technologies and Applications
5. Performance and limitation of microplastic removal by conventional processes
Introduction
Composition of the microplastics in WWTPs
Microplastics removal in WWTPs
Primary treatment processes
Secondary treatment processes
Tertiary treatment processes
Influence of microplastic plastic characteristics in removal
Size of microplastic
Shape of microplastic
Type of microplastic
Concentration and other process parameters
Mechanism of microplastic removal in WWTPs
Limitation and challenges of conventional methods
6. Bioremediation of microplastic in different water systems
Introduction
Overview of bioremediation in WWTPs Microplastics removal by bioremediation
Techniques
Role of microbes Influential factors
Microorganisms - polymer types
Treatment time
Removal
Mechanims
Microplastic removal during sludge treatment
Anaerobic digestion
7. Adsorption technology progress in remediation of microplastic
Introduction
Adsorption technology for Microplastic remediation
Development and Performance of novel adsorbent for microplastic pollution control
Carbon based adsorbents
Metal oxides
Nanoparticles
2D nanostructures
Influential factors for controlling removal performance
Mechansim of microplastic removal by adsorption
Regeneration and reuse performance
8 Advanced membrane technologies for microplastic treatment
Introduction
Overview of membrane technology in water purification
Performance of UF membranes for microplastic removal
Performance of NF and RO membranes for microplastic removal
Performance of MBR for microplastic removal
Governing
Factors and removal mechanism
9 Role of nanotechnology in remediation of microplastic from water systems
Introduction
Nanotechnology in water purification
Characteristics of nanomaterials/bionanomaterials
Nanomaterials based adsorption technology for microplastic removal
Nanomaterials based advanced oxidation process for microplastic removal
Nanomaterials based membrane technology for microplastic removal
Environmental assessment and commercial potential of nanotechnology
10. Nanobubble technologies for microplastic pollution control
Introduction
Fundamentals of nanobubble technology
Performance of nanobubble flotation technique for microplastic removal
Underlying mechanism of microplastic removal by nanobubble technology
11. Integrated treatment systems for removal of microplastic contaminants
Introduction
Bioremediation and adsorption technology
Adsorption and advanced oxidation process for Adsorption and membrane technology
Section:3 Microplastic environmental impacts, toxicology and risk
12. Ecological effects of microplastic in marine environments
Introduction
Scope and objectives of the chapter Sources and Pathways
Primary and secondary sources of microplastics
Transport mechanisms in marine environments
Distribution patterns in marine ecosystems Impacts on Marine Life
Effects on plankton and small organisms
Impact on fish and larger marine species
Consequences for ecosystem health Ecological Significance
Trophic cascades and food web disruptions
Changes in biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics
Long-term ecological implications
13. Microplastic contamination in soil and food chains
Introduction
Overview of microplastic contamination in soil
Entry points into terrestrial ecosystems
Importance of studying soil and food chain contamination Sources and Pathways
Agricultural practices and microplastic pollution
Atmospheric deposition and soil contamination
Uptake in plants and integration into food chains Impacts on Terrestrial Ecosystems
Effects on soil structure and fertility
Consequences for plant growth and health
Bioaccumulation in terrestrial organisms
Human Health Implications
Microplastics in the food chain
Potential health risks for humans
Regulatory perspectives on food safety Mitigation and Remediation
Soil management practices
Sustainable agriculture approaches
Strategies for reducing human exposure
14. Environmental impact of microplastic
Overview of Environmental Impacts
Multi-environment presence of microplastics
Cross-media interactions (water, soil, air) Biotic and Abiotic Effects
Effects on aquatic and terrestrial organisms
Physical and chemical impacts on ecosystems
Interactions with other pollutants
Ecological Resilience and Adaptation
Organisms' responses to microplastic exposure
Evolutionary perspectives on adaptation
Challenges to ecological resilience Case Studies
Notable instances of environmental impacts
Lessons learned from specific ecosystems
Regional variations in impact severity
Role of MPs as pollutants carriers
LCA studies
15. Environmental toxicology and risk management Environmental Toxicology of Microplastics
Chemical composition and toxicity
Bioavailability and bioaccumulation
Synergistic effects with other pollutants Ecological Risk Assessment
Methodologies for assessing microplastic risks
Challenges in quantifying ecological risk
Case studies on risk assessment Risk Management Strategies
Precautionary principles in risk management
Adaptive management approaches
Integrating risk management into environmental policies
1. Microplastic pollution in environmental water
Introduction
Microplastic in different water matrix
Microplastics in seawater
Microplastics in groundwater
Microplastics in wastewater
Microplastic in freshwater Microplastic compositions and properties Microplastic pollution through plastic bottles and exposure to sunlight Factors affecting the distribution of microplastics
2. Potential sources of microplastic in the environment
Introduction
Primary Source of MPs
Secondary Source of MPs
Trophic transfer mechanisms
Emerging sources and potential threats of microplastic pollution
Sources of MP in soil Sources of MP in air
3. Microplastic regulation for safe environment and health
Introduction
Worldwide regulations microplastics
Microplastics regulatory paradigms
Regulatory Frameworks
Current regulations on microplastics
Gaps in existing regulatory frameworks
International collaboration and standardization
Policy and strategies related to microplastic remediation
Policy developments
Industrial practices Risk assessment framework
Future outlook
4. Analysis of microplastic in water and wastewater
Introduction
Microplastic sampling methods in wastewater
Identification and characterization
Spectroscopic analysis of microplastic
Thermal degradation
Nile red staining
Imaging - alternative approaches
Section:2 Microplastic Mitigation Technologies and Applications
5. Performance and limitation of microplastic removal by conventional processes
Introduction
Composition of the microplastics in WWTPs
Microplastics removal in WWTPs
Primary treatment processes
Secondary treatment processes
Tertiary treatment processes
Influence of microplastic plastic characteristics in removal
Size of microplastic
Shape of microplastic
Type of microplastic
Concentration and other process parameters
Mechanism of microplastic removal in WWTPs
Limitation and challenges of conventional methods
6. Bioremediation of microplastic in different water systems
Introduction
Overview of bioremediation in WWTPs Microplastics removal by bioremediation
Techniques
Role of microbes Influential factors
Microorganisms - polymer types
Treatment time
Removal
Mechanims
Microplastic removal during sludge treatment
Anaerobic digestion
7. Adsorption technology progress in remediation of microplastic
Introduction
Adsorption technology for Microplastic remediation
Development and Performance of novel adsorbent for microplastic pollution control
Carbon based adsorbents
Metal oxides
Nanoparticles
2D nanostructures
Influential factors for controlling removal performance
Mechansim of microplastic removal by adsorption
Regeneration and reuse performance
8 Advanced membrane technologies for microplastic treatment
Introduction
Overview of membrane technology in water purification
Performance of UF membranes for microplastic removal
Performance of NF and RO membranes for microplastic removal
Performance of MBR for microplastic removal
Governing
Factors and removal mechanism
9 Role of nanotechnology in remediation of microplastic from water systems
Introduction
Nanotechnology in water purification
Characteristics of nanomaterials/bionanomaterials
Nanomaterials based adsorption technology for microplastic removal
Nanomaterials based advanced oxidation process for microplastic removal
Nanomaterials based membrane technology for microplastic removal
Environmental assessment and commercial potential of nanotechnology
10. Nanobubble technologies for microplastic pollution control
Introduction
Fundamentals of nanobubble technology
Performance of nanobubble flotation technique for microplastic removal
Underlying mechanism of microplastic removal by nanobubble technology
11. Integrated treatment systems for removal of microplastic contaminants
Introduction
Bioremediation and adsorption technology
Adsorption and advanced oxidation process for Adsorption and membrane technology
Section:3 Microplastic environmental impacts, toxicology and risk
12. Ecological effects of microplastic in marine environments
Introduction
Scope and objectives of the chapter Sources and Pathways
Primary and secondary sources of microplastics
Transport mechanisms in marine environments
Distribution patterns in marine ecosystems Impacts on Marine Life
Effects on plankton and small organisms
Impact on fish and larger marine species
Consequences for ecosystem health Ecological Significance
Trophic cascades and food web disruptions
Changes in biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics
Long-term ecological implications
13. Microplastic contamination in soil and food chains
Introduction
Overview of microplastic contamination in soil
Entry points into terrestrial ecosystems
Importance of studying soil and food chain contamination Sources and Pathways
Agricultural practices and microplastic pollution
Atmospheric deposition and soil contamination
Uptake in plants and integration into food chains Impacts on Terrestrial Ecosystems
Effects on soil structure and fertility
Consequences for plant growth and health
Bioaccumulation in terrestrial organisms
Human Health Implications
Microplastics in the food chain
Potential health risks for humans
Regulatory perspectives on food safety Mitigation and Remediation
Soil management practices
Sustainable agriculture approaches
Strategies for reducing human exposure
14. Environmental impact of microplastic
Overview of Environmental Impacts
Multi-environment presence of microplastics
Cross-media interactions (water, soil, air) Biotic and Abiotic Effects
Effects on aquatic and terrestrial organisms
Physical and chemical impacts on ecosystems
Interactions with other pollutants
Ecological Resilience and Adaptation
Organisms' responses to microplastic exposure
Evolutionary perspectives on adaptation
Challenges to ecological resilience Case Studies
Notable instances of environmental impacts
Lessons learned from specific ecosystems
Regional variations in impact severity
Role of MPs as pollutants carriers
LCA studies
15. Environmental toxicology and risk management Environmental Toxicology of Microplastics
Chemical composition and toxicity
Bioavailability and bioaccumulation
Synergistic effects with other pollutants Ecological Risk Assessment
Methodologies for assessing microplastic risks
Challenges in quantifying ecological risk
Case studies on risk assessment Risk Management Strategies
Precautionary principles in risk management
Adaptive management approaches
Integrating risk management into environmental policies
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 1, 2025
- No. of pages (Paperback): 550
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443338298
- eBook ISBN: 9780443338304
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Mukarram Zubair
Dr. Mukarram Zubair, is a senior lecturer in Environmental Engineering at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. He received a doctoral degree in water and wastewater treatment. He gained over five years of teaching and research experience working on nanostructured materials/membranes, water remediation, and carbon capture. Research is based in the chemistry/chemical and environmental engineering domain, with a strong background in advanced and porous materials fabrication and characterization, wastewater purification, CO2 capture, and carbon-neutral concrete. Research interests include the development of advanced materials (e.g., nanostructured materials, nano clays, nanocellulose) and membranes, removal of emerging contaminants from water and wastewater by physical and chemical techniques, and direct air capture and carbon-neutral concrete. Dr. Mukarram, co-authored over 60 international peer-reviewed articles and listed among the world's top 2 percent of scientists and holds 8 U.S. patents on sustainable wastewater treatment and construction.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer in Environmental Engineering at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi ArabiaMD
Muhammad Daud
Dr. Muhammad Daud is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Peshawar Pakistan. He received his Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia in December 2016. His research focuses on the development of layered double hydroxide (LDH) modified with 2D and bio-based hybrid nanocomposites, and their applications in the field of polymer nanocomposites, water treatment and energy applications. His research directly applies to the sustainability and remediation methods, playing a pivotal role in advancing more effective techniques and materials for treating water and polluted wastewater. He completed his post doctorate at the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Refining & Advanced Chemicals (IRCRAC), KFUPM in August 2023.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Peshawar PakistanLM
Lucas Meili
Lucas Meili is Professor in the Center of Technology at the Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, Brazil. His areas of interest are focused in separation processes, water and wastewater treatment, and synthesis of materials, with a particular interest in adsorption and advanced oxidation processes.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Center of Technology, Federal University of Alagoas, Brazil