Handbook of Microplastics

The 1st Edition of the Handbook of Microplastics offers researchers in materials science and engineering an authoritative technical reference dedicated to particulate polymer contaminants. Designed to establish a baseline for scientific inquiry, this reference details the definition, physical proliferation, and regional geographical distribution of microplastics across various geographic regions.

The text organizes its technical coverage by examining the primary chemical components of microplastics alongside new substances produced through chemical degradation. It connects physical characteristics, morphology, and particle forms directly to practical analytical techniques, guiding investigators through established laboratory methods of detection and analysis required to identify unknown polymer specimens.

Moving into particle origins, the volume details physical mechanisms of microplastic formation and highlights key commercial products serving as primary sources. By analyzing polymer-specific hazards and degradation behaviors, the reference prepares professional material scientists and engineers to assess how distinct synthetic materials break down under diverse physical conditions.