About this ebook
Microplastics not only act as contaminants but also act as vectors for numerous harmful chemical and biological pollutants, such as heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants, and pathogens, which have been linked to detrimental effects on the health of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
The present book will discuss the research carried out by the great scientific community working in the field of microplastic pollution in the soil, air, and water, as well as their potential remediation strategies. The readers would be able to find a loop between the significant sources of microplastic pollution, their impact on the biosphere, and solutions in one place.
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About the author
Dr. Vijay Kumar (kumarv.rs.apc13@itbhu.ac.in)
Assistant Professor, Kamala Nehru College, Delhi University
Dr. Vijay Kumar works as Guest Faculty, Satyawati College, Delhi University, New Delhi, India. He obtained his master’s degree from the Department of Environmental Science at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India 2012. He obtained his doctorate from Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi in the year of 2017. The area of his doctoral research is biological synthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles and their environmental and biological applications. He has published more than 30 research papers in International Journals in the field of environmental science and environmental nanotechnology. He has edited one book in Elsevier and currently editing two books in Springer.
