Plastic Pollution in Aquatic Systems

Name: Plastic Pollution in Aquatic Systems
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ISBN: 9780443452482

Challenges, Strategies, and Innovative Solutions for a Circular Economy

by Minh-Ky Nguyen, Minh-Thuan Pham, Guo-Ping Chang-Chien, Lin-Chi Wang

1st Edition

Publisher: Elsevier

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Print ISBN	9780443452482
eText ISBN	9780443452499
Publisher	Elsevier
Publishing Year	2026
Edition	1st Edition
Language	English
Pages	578

Plastic Pollution in Aquatic Systems (1st Edition) is an academic reference that offers a thorough evaluation of microplastic sources, transport mechanisms, and environmental fate across freshwater and marine ecosystems. Written for graduate students, environmental scientists, and academic researchers, the work establishes how synthetic particles move through aquatic settings while detailing their ecotoxicological impacts on both aquatic organisms and human health.

The reference synthesizes engineered separation methods and biological treatment technologies designed to mitigate aquatic plastic contamination. Technical coverage spans membrane filtration systems, electrospun nanofiber membranes, advanced oxidation processes, enzymatic and microbial degradation mechanisms, and nature-based treatment approaches such as constructed wetlands.

A defining technical focus examines artificial intelligence and digital technologies for real-case microplastic monitoring and environmental risk assessment. Researchers in aquatic ecology, water and wastewater treatment specialists, policymakers, and industry professionals can use these analytical frameworks to support institutional initiatives aligned with global Sustainable Development Goals.

Chapter 1: Plastic pollution in aquatic environments: Occurrence, pathways, and ecological consequences
Chapter 2: Advances in microplastic detection: analytical techniques, methodological challenges, and perspectives
Chapter 3: Fate and transport of microplastics in aquatic ecosystems
Chapter 4: Microplastic interactions with heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants
Chapter 5: Toxicological effects of microplastics and associated contaminants on aquatic organisms and human health
Chapter 6: Plastic-associated species: Ecological risks and water treatment applications
Chapter 7: Global and regional initiatives addressing marine plastic pollution
Chapter 8: Circular economy approaches for plastic waste management
Chapter 9: Biodegradable polymers and bio-based alternatives: advances, challenges, and outlooks
Chapter 10: Regulatory frameworks and extended producer responsibility (EPR) in plastic waste management
Chapter 11: Recycling and upcycling of plastic waste: Current status and future perspectives
Chapter 12: Life cycle assessment (LCA) for plastic pollution management strategies: Environmental and economic considerations
Chapter 13: Overview of advanced treatment technologies for plastic pollution mitigation and their alignment with sustainable development goals (SDGs)
Chapter 14: Membrane-based filtration technologies for microplastic removal in water and wastewater treatment
Chapter 15: Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for plastic degradation: Mechanisms, challenges, and future directions
Chapter 16: Electrospun nanofiber membranes for microplastic filtration: Structure, selectivity, and permeability
Chapter 17: Nanomaterial-modified adsorbents for the removal of microplastics and associated pollutants
Chapter 18: Hybrid filtration and multi-stage separation technologies for microplastic removal
Chapter 19: Functionalized nanofiber composites for enhanced microplastic capture in water treatment applications
Chapter 20: Enzymatic and microbial degradation of plastics: Current advances and challenges
Chapter 21: Nature-based solutions for plastic pollution management: Advances, challenges, and future perspectives toward sustainable development goals
Chapter 22: Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies for microplastic monitoring and risk assessment
Chapter 23: Innovations and future directions in plastic pollution mitigation: Scientific advances, policy strategies, and SDG integration