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    Characterization and Analysis of Microplastics

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    Characterization and Analysis of Microplastics, Volume 75, aims to fulfill the gap on the existence of published analytical methodologies for the identification and quantification of microplastics. This overview includes the following main topics: introduction to the fate and behavior of microplastics in the environment, assessment of sampling techniques and sample handling, morphological, physical, and chemical characterization of microplastics, and the role of laboratory experiments in the validation of field data.

    The characterization and analysis of microplastics is a hot topic considering the current need for reliable data on concentrations of microplastics in environmental compartments. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the analytical techniques and future perspectives of analytical methodologies in the field.

    • Concise, comprehensive coverage of analytical techniques and applications
    • Clear diagrams adequately support important topics
    • Includes real examples that illustrate applications of the analytical techniques on the sampling, characterization, and analysis of microplastics
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherElsevier Science
    Release dateMar 19, 2017
    ISBN9780444638991
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