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.- 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
Table of Contents
1. Plastic Pollution in the Marine Environment: Current Trends and Future Perspectives2. Microplastic Pollutants in Marine Environments – Exploring Pollution Beyond the Water's Edge3. Marine Plastic Pollution: Sources, Transport Routes, and Sustainable Solutions4. Potential sources and Adverse impacts of fibrous microplastics on marine ecosystem5. Marine Microplastics: The Enduring Effects of Plastic Pollution6. The Ecological Impact of Microplastics on Marine Ecosystems7. Trophic Amplification of Marine Microplastic Pollution in Fish: Implications for Circular Solutions8. Emerging Research on Marine Microplastics-Recent Advances and Scientific Insights9. Sustainable Management of Plastic Waste Generation10. Insights into the innovative technologies and advancements in the microplastics research: A scientific greener approach of mitigation11. Marine Ecosystem Restoration through Different Bioremediation Tools12. Understanding Plastic Hydrocarbon Pollution and its Bioremediation13. Bioremediation of Marine Microplastics: Emerging Technologies and Challenges14. Quantifying Anthropogenic and Natural Marine Plastic Inputs: Mechanisms, Dynamics, and Emerging Recycling Techniques15. Recycling of Marine Plastics through Advanced Technology for Sustainable Solutions and Restoration16. Circular Economy Approaches to Marine Waste Management17. Circular Economy Solutions for Managing Discarded Plastic Pollution18. Upcycling marine plastic debris for sustainable development19. Marine Waste-to-Energy Solutions: Addressing Pollution through Sustainable Practices20. Microbiome approach towards efficient marine ecosystem restoration
