Characterization and Analysis of Microplastics by Teresa A.P. Rocha-Santos, Armando C. Duarte

By Teresa A.P. Rocha-Santos, Armando C. Duarte

Characterization and research of Microplastics, quantity 75, goals to meet the space at the lifestyles of released analytical methodologies for the identity and quantification of microplastics. This assessment comprises the next major issues: advent to the destiny and behaviour of microplastics within the atmosphere, review of sampling innovations and pattern dealing with, morphological, actual, and chemical characterization of microplastics, and the function of laboratory experiments within the validation of box data.

The characterization and research of microplastics is a scorching subject contemplating the present desire for trustworthy facts on concentrations of microplastics in environmental booths. This e-book provides a accomplished review of the analytical strategies and destiny views of analytical methodologies within the field.

  • Concise, complete insurance of analytical thoughts and applications
  • Clear diagrams appropriately help vital topics
  • Includes actual examples that illustrate purposes of the analytical thoughts at the sampling, characterization, and research of microplastics

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