ISBN : 9780443157790
Author : Huahong Shi
Publisher : Elsevier
Year : 2024
Language : English
Type : Book
Description : Analysis of Microplastics and Nanoplastics comprehensively overviews the common analytical methods for microplastic and nanoplastic analysis. With a strong focus on sustainability, this book covers each step of the analysis process from sampling, separation/enrichment, observation to identification of polymer composition and a presentation of data. This book presents the unique features of microplastics and nanoplastics as particle contaminants, their heterogenous distribution in the environments and biota, and the complexity and difficulty of their analysis compared with typical solvent contaminants.