Microplastics in Aquatic Systems
Detection, Impact, and Remediation
- 1st Edition - September 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Pasquale Avino, Cristina Di Fiore
- Language: English
Microplastics in Aquatic Systems: Detection, Impact, and Remediation provides a multidisciplinary perspective on the latest advancements in microplastic research, with a partic… Read more
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Description
Description
Microplastics in Aquatic Systems: Detection, Impact, and Remediation provides a multidisciplinary perspective on the latest advancements in microplastic research, with a particular focus on technological innovations and their applications in aquatic environments. The book explores novel approaches that integrate AI and sensor technologies to enable faster and more efficient microplastic detection, both qualitatively and quantitatively. Designed for students, researchers, policymakers, and environmental professionals, each chapter includes a Materials and Methods section that clearly describes the research methodology and information collection processes, whether for experimental studies, theoretical approaches, or practical applications.
All chapters feature a Discussion section to highlight research innovations, and insights while offering different perspectives on the topic. Additionally, a dedicated section on Future Perspectives and Innovation explores potential developments and emerging research directions. By bridging scientific research, technological innovation, and socio-economic considerations, this book aims to provide valuable insights for those working towards sustainable solutions to microplastic pollution in aquatic systems.
All chapters feature a Discussion section to highlight research innovations, and insights while offering different perspectives on the topic. Additionally, a dedicated section on Future Perspectives and Innovation explores potential developments and emerging research directions. By bridging scientific research, technological innovation, and socio-economic considerations, this book aims to provide valuable insights for those working towards sustainable solutions to microplastic pollution in aquatic systems.
Key features
Key features
- Includes flowcharts, step-by-step processes, bulletpoint summaries, supplementary information boxes, and comparative tables of technologies to synthesize chapter content and facilitate information retrieval for the reader
- Provides innovative and applicable solutions for real-world contexts that are aimed at supporting the integration of science with the variability of real-case scenarios
- Offers a comprehensive understanding of the latest technological innovations, including AI and sensor technologies for efficient and effective microplastic detection and mitigation in aquatic ecosystems
Readership
Readership
Students and researchers of marine science, marine biology
Table of contents
Table of contents
Part I Introductive Sections to Microplastic’s Research Field
1. Microplastic’s Occurrence in Water Systems: Current Status and Future Directions
2. Sampling and Analytical Methodologies of Microplastics from Water Systems: Identifying Pitfalls and Challenges Innovative Tools for Chemical Identification of Microplastics
Part II Innovative Tools for Chemical Identification of Microplastics
3. Innovative Tools for Rapidly Identification of Microplastics in Aquatic Systems
4. Field-Portable Sensor for in situ Qualification of Microplastics
5. AI in the in-situ quali-quantification of Microplastics
6. Practical Applications of AI in the Chemical Analysis of Microplastics – A Case Study
7. 3D Coherent Imaging with Machine Learning for Rapid Identification of Microplastics
8. Microplastic-Associated Contaminants: Their Role in Water Systems
9. Innovative Tools for In-Situ and Real-Time Detection of Microplastic-Associated Contaminants
Part III Innovative Tools for Ecotoxicological Studies on Microplastics
10. Microplastics and Living Organisms: Are They at Risk?
11. Artificial Intelligence and 3D Model to Understand Microplastic’s Behavior in Living Organism’s Body – A Case Study
Part IV Socio-Economic Aspects and Remediation of Aquatic Environment
12. Socio-Economic Impact of Microplastics on the Fish Market
13. Microplastic Remediation in Aquatic Systems: Advantages and Limitations of Traditional Methods
14. Innovative Tools and Technologies for Microplastic’s Clearance from Water Systems
15. Green Remediation of Aquatic Systems from Microplastics
16. Bioremediation: Bacteria and Fungi for Microplastic’s Clearance from Aquatic Systems
17. Removing Microplastics from Water: Success Stories and Challenges
Part V Innovations in understanding Microplastic’s Occurrence in Aquatic Systems due to Anthropogenic Activitieas
18. The Impact of Tourism on Microplastic Release in Aquatic Systems
19. Machine-Learning and AI for Predicting Microplastic’s Levels in Water Systems due to Anthropogenic Activities
Part VI Microplastic’s Regulation and Future Perspectives
20. European Regulatory Aspects about Microplastic’s Management
21. Regulatory Aspects about Microplastics: A Global Overview
1. Microplastic’s Occurrence in Water Systems: Current Status and Future Directions
2. Sampling and Analytical Methodologies of Microplastics from Water Systems: Identifying Pitfalls and Challenges Innovative Tools for Chemical Identification of Microplastics
Part II Innovative Tools for Chemical Identification of Microplastics
3. Innovative Tools for Rapidly Identification of Microplastics in Aquatic Systems
4. Field-Portable Sensor for in situ Qualification of Microplastics
5. AI in the in-situ quali-quantification of Microplastics
6. Practical Applications of AI in the Chemical Analysis of Microplastics – A Case Study
7. 3D Coherent Imaging with Machine Learning for Rapid Identification of Microplastics
8. Microplastic-Associated Contaminants: Their Role in Water Systems
9. Innovative Tools for In-Situ and Real-Time Detection of Microplastic-Associated Contaminants
Part III Innovative Tools for Ecotoxicological Studies on Microplastics
10. Microplastics and Living Organisms: Are They at Risk?
11. Artificial Intelligence and 3D Model to Understand Microplastic’s Behavior in Living Organism’s Body – A Case Study
Part IV Socio-Economic Aspects and Remediation of Aquatic Environment
12. Socio-Economic Impact of Microplastics on the Fish Market
13. Microplastic Remediation in Aquatic Systems: Advantages and Limitations of Traditional Methods
14. Innovative Tools and Technologies for Microplastic’s Clearance from Water Systems
15. Green Remediation of Aquatic Systems from Microplastics
16. Bioremediation: Bacteria and Fungi for Microplastic’s Clearance from Aquatic Systems
17. Removing Microplastics from Water: Success Stories and Challenges
Part V Innovations in understanding Microplastic’s Occurrence in Aquatic Systems due to Anthropogenic Activitieas
18. The Impact of Tourism on Microplastic Release in Aquatic Systems
19. Machine-Learning and AI for Predicting Microplastic’s Levels in Water Systems due to Anthropogenic Activities
Part VI Microplastic’s Regulation and Future Perspectives
20. European Regulatory Aspects about Microplastic’s Management
21. Regulatory Aspects about Microplastics: A Global Overview
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: September 1, 2026
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Pasquale Avino
Prof. Avino studies the development of innovative analytical methodologies for development and application of analytical and sampling methods for the qualitative and quantitative determination of chemical compounds (e.g., contaminants, pollutants, nutrients) in food, agricultural, biological and anthropogenic matrices. These studies are aimed at evaluating inorganic and organic species present at trace and ultra-trace levels in food and environmental (smoke, air, water and soil) matrices, as well as the evaluation of the environmental and human health risks related to the exposure/ingestion of such compounds. In 1998 he received both the “Group Achievement NASA Award” and the “Next Generation Award” ( 22nd International Symposium on Chromatography). He has also received the “Environmental Sapio” Award for his research in the environmental field and in particular in the atmospheric particulate matter problems. Prof. Avino is author and co-author of scientific publications including original papers published in national and international journals and books.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Molise, Campobasso, ItalyCD
Cristina Di Fiore
Cristina Di Fiore is a Research Fellow at the University of Molise in Environmental and Analytical Chemistry. She obtained her Ph.D. in Science, Technologies and Biotechnologies of Food, working in Environmental and Analytical Chemistry. Precisely, her Ph.D. was based on the extraction and chemical determination of microplastics in several food matrices. She is the author of 26 articles, mainly focused on microplastic’s analyses, as well as on the development of analytical protocols for determination of several environmental pollutants.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy