Microfiber Pollution

Author : R. Rathinamoorthy,S. Raja Balasaraswathi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811941856

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Microfiber Pollution by R. Rathinamoorthy,S. Raja Balasaraswathi Pdf

This book provides insights into microfiber pollution in textile industries that would help researchers and professionals to work from the textile point of view to mitigate the problem, and create a green sustainable future. Microplastic pollution has received great importance due to its adverse environmental and health impact. Microplastic particles are found to contaminate the ecosystem. Research has reported microplastics on seashores, in deep seas, freshwater systems including rivers and lakes, and most importantly in the air. Various land-based and water-based organisms are also contaminated with microplastics. The most serious issue is when these particles are found in the food chain and air which can reach the human system. It has been estimated that human beings can intake up to 1,21,000 microplastic particles in a year through food and inhalation. Being one of the most polluting industries, the contribution of Textile industries in microplastic pollution is extremely higher (around 35%). This book addresses the issue of microfiber/microplastic pollution cause by various techniques including home laundry and the ways to alleviate it.​

Author : Alok Prasad Das
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031517921

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Renewable Energy Generation and Value Addition from Environmental Microfiber Pollution Through Advanced Greener Solution by Alok Prasad Das Pdf

Author : R. Rathinamoorthy,S. Raja Balasaraswathi
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2024-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781040006795

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Microfibre Pollution from Textiles by R. Rathinamoorthy,S. Raja Balasaraswathi Pdf

Textile materials shed microfibres during different phases of their life cycle. While much attention has been paid to the impact of microplastics on the environment, there has been less focus on the impact of microfibre pollution, which also poses a serious environmental threat. Microfibre Pollution from Textiles: Research Advances and Mitigation Strategies shines a light on the hidden effects of textile microfibre pollution and examines its generation in manufacturing, use including laundering, and disposal. It details advancements and gaps in the quantification and characterization techniques that are emerging in the growing field of study of microfibre pollution in textile technology. The book Examines the contributions of the textile and fashion industries to microfibre pollution, from production to disposal Reviews recently developed methods and technological advancements in the identification and quantification of microfibres from textiles Addresses emerging sustainable mitigation strategies and sustainable textile production methods that can potentially reduce or eliminate microfibre shedding Details the state-of-the-art on existing regulations and standards and provides scope for future research in the area of standard development By bridging the gap between environmental and textile studies, this book is aimed at researchers and advanced students in textile and environmental science and engineering.

Author : Ram Prasad
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811554995

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Environmental Pollution and Remediation by Ram Prasad Pdf

This book presents state-of-the-art environmental remediation processes. Environmental protection and management is a global concern, especially in the context of industrial regions. Over the years, several conventional, engineering-based physicochemical decontamination methods have used in the remediation of polluted sites. However, these methods are expensive and have limited efficiency. Drawing on research and examples from around the world, this book offers a comprehensive review of and insights into green technologies and sustainable remediation alternatives. It discusses the emerging importance of nanotechnology, chemo and biosensors, indicator species, microbe-based remediation of organic compounds, and ex-situ remediation methods. Addressing the growing global need for a holistic overview of the environmental remediation of polluted sites, it will appeal to teachers, researchers, scientists, capacity builders, and policymakers. It also serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of biotechnology and environmental sciences.

Author : Judith S. Weis,Francesca De Falco,Mariacristina Cocca
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1003165389

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Polluting Textiles by Judith S. Weis,Francesca De Falco,Mariacristina Cocca Pdf

"This book examines the critical issue of environmental pollutants produced by the textiles industry. Compromised of contributions from environmental scientists and materials and textiles scientists, this edited volume addresses the environmental impact of microplastics, with a particular focus on microfibres released by textiles into marine and water environments. The chapters in Part I offer environmental perspectives focusing on the measurement of microplastics in the environment, their ingestion by small plankton and larger filter feeders, the effects of consuming microplastics, and the role of microplastics as a vector for transferring toxic contaminants in food webs. Written by environmental and material scientists, the chapters in Part II present potential solutions to the problem of microplastics released from textiles, discussing parameters of influence, water treatment, degradation in marine environment, textile end-of-life management, textile manufacturing and laundry, possible policy measures. This is a much needed volume which brings together in one place environmental research with technical solutions in order to provide a cohesive and practical approach to mitigating and preventing environmental pollution from the textiles industry going forward. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of environmental conservation and management, environmental pollution and environmental chemistry and toxicology, sustainability, as well as students and scholars of material and textiles science, textile engineering and sustainable manufacturing"--

Author : Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811602979

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Microplastic Pollution by Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu Pdf

This book addresses the emergent need to act on reducing or getting rid of micro plastic pollution, to achieve a sustainable environment. Microplastics are small plastic pieces, which are less than five millimeters long which can be harmful to our oceans and aquatic life. These predominantly include microfibers from clothing, microbeads, and plastic pellets. Microplastics impact aquatic creatures, turtles and birds. According to the first study on estimation of human ingestion of microplastic, on average a person consumes at least 50,000 particles of microplastic a year and breathes a similar quantity. Ingested microplastic particles can physically damage organs and also compromise immune function and stymie growth and reproduction. This book presents six informative chapters in order to alleviate the above mentioned issues​.

Author : Mohd. Shahnawaz
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789819983575

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Microplastic Pollution by Mohd. Shahnawaz Pdf

Author : Sadhna
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789819998562

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Climate Action Through Eco-Friendly Textiles by Sadhna Pdf

Author : Alok Prasad Das
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031508400

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Impact of COVID-19 Waste on Environmental Pollution and Its Sustainable Management by Alok Prasad Das Pdf

Author : Renu Sharma,D. K. Mishra,Satyanarayan Bhuyan
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781040046647

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Prospects of Science, Technology and Applications by Renu Sharma,D. K. Mishra,Satyanarayan Bhuyan Pdf

In the rapidly evolving landscape of scientific and technological advancements, the “Prospects of Science, Technology, and Applications: A Compendium of Symposium” endeavors to explore the dynamic future that awaits us. As we stand at the crossroads of innovation and discovery, the need for a comprehensive understanding of the potential trajectories and applications in science and technology has never been more crucial. This compilation brings together insights from esteemed contributors who are experts in their respective fields, ranging from fundamental sciences to cutting-edge technologies. The diverse perspectives offered within these pages aim to shed light on the exciting possibilities and challenges that lie ahead. Our intention is to inspire curiosity, spark intellectual dialogue, and foster a sense of anticipation for what the future holds.

Author : Maulin P. Shah
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023-06-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789819924356

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Microbial Technologies in Industrial Wastewater Treatment by Maulin P. Shah Pdf

Microbial technology using live, naturally occurring microorganisms in industrial wastewater treatment, is the most effective and innovative method to degrade environmental pollutants such as heavy metals, radionuclides, xenobiotic compounds, organic waste, and pesticides, or to prevent their contamination of the environment. The technology includes several techniques such as biostimulation, biogeneration, bioaccumulation, and biosorption. This book describes the limitations and challenges associated with some generally accepted bioremediation strategies and evaluates the possible applications of these corrective strategies to eliminate toxic pollutants from the environment. The environmental contamination by both natural and anthropogenic sources is, nowadays, an international concern. To decontaminate soils, sediments, and water polluted by anthropogenic activities, scientists and technologists have developed various technologies over the years; however, not only do we have to pay a high cost for physical and chemical environmental technologies but also they sometimes are not ecological or safe. Therefore, we have realized the necessity to develop viable technologies that use microbes and plants to avoid these issues. This book is designed for engineers, scientists, and other professionals who are seeking introductory and advanced knowledge of the principles of nanotechnology, and those who work or are interested in the environmental microbiology or bioremediation field.

Author : Tatiana Schlossberg
Publisher : Balance
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781538747094

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Inconspicuous Consumption by Tatiana Schlossberg Pdf

*First Place Winner of the Society of Environmental Journalists' Rachel Carson Environment Book Award* "If you're looking for something to cling to in what often feels like a hopeless conversation, Schlossberg's darkly humorous, knowledge-is-power, eyes-wide-open approach may be just the thing."--Vogue From a former New York Times science writer, this urgent call to action will empower you to stand up to climate change and environmental pollution by making simple but impactful everyday choices. With urgency and wit, Tatiana Schlossberg explains that far from being only a distant problem of the natural world created by the fossil fuel industry, climate change is all around us, all the time, lurking everywhere in our convenience-driven society, all without our realizing it. By examining the unseen and unconscious environmental impacts in four areas-the Internet and technology, food, fashion, and fuel - Schlossberg helps readers better understand why climate change is such a complicated issue, and how it connects all of us: How streaming a movie on Netflix in New York burns coal in Virginia; how eating a hamburger in California might contribute to pollution in the Gulf of Mexico; how buying an inexpensive cashmere sweater in Chicago expands the Mongolian desert; how destroying forests from North Carolina is necessary to generate electricity in England. Cataloging the complexities and frustrations of our carbon-intensive society with a dry sense of humor, Schlossberg makes the climate crisis and its solutions interesting and relevant to everyone who cares, even a little, about the planet. She empowers readers to think about their stuff and the environment in a new way, helping them make more informed choices when it comes to the future of our world. Most importantly, this is a book about the power we have as voters and consumers to make sure that the fight against climate change includes all of us and all of our stuff, not just industry groups and politicians. If we have any hope of solving the problem, we all have to do it together. "A compelling-and illuminating-look at how our daily habits impact the environment."--Vanity Fair "Shows how even the smallest decisions can have profound environmental consequences."--The New York Times

Author : B. B. Das,Hiroshan Hettiarachchi,Prasanta Kumar Sahu,Satyajeet Nanda
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 828 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-06
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9789811675096

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Recent Developments in Sustainable Infrastructure (ICRDSI-2020)—GEO-TRA-ENV-WRM by B. B. Das,Hiroshan Hettiarachchi,Prasanta Kumar Sahu,Satyajeet Nanda Pdf

This book includes selected papers from the International Conference on Recent Developments in Sustainable Infrastructure (ICRDSI-2020) and consists of themes pertaining to geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, environmental engineering and water resources management.

Author : Judith S. Weis,Francesca De Falco,Mariacristina Cocca
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000587579

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Polluting Textiles by Judith S. Weis,Francesca De Falco,Mariacristina Cocca Pdf

This book examines the critical issue of environmental pollutants produced by the textiles industry. Comprised of contributions from environmental scientists and materials and textiles scientists, this edited volume addresses the environmental impact of microplastics, with a particular focus on microfibres released by textiles into marine and freshwater environments. The chapters in Part I offer environmental perspectives focusing on the measurement of microplastics in the environment, their ingestion by small plankton and larger filter feeders, the effects of consuming microplastics, and the role of microplastics as a vector for transferring toxic contaminants in food webs. Written by environmental and material scientists, the chapters in Part II present potential solutions to the problem of microplastics released from textiles, discussing parameters of influence, water treatment, degradation in aquatic environments, textile end-of-life management, textile manufacturing and laundry, and possible policy measures. This is a much needed volume which brings together in one place environmental research with technical solutions in order to provide a cohesive and practical approach to mitigating and preventing environmental pollution from the textiles industry going forward. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of environmental conservation and management, environmental pollution and environmental chemistry and toxicology, sustainability, as well as students and scholars of material and textiles science, textile engineering and sustainable manufacturing.

Author : Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu,Miguel Angel Gardetti
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030380137

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Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industries by Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu,Miguel Angel Gardetti Pdf

This book is part of a five-volume set that explores sustainability in textile industry practices globally. Case studies are provided that cover the theoretical and practical implications of sustainable textile issues, including environmental footprints of textile manufacturing, consumer behavior, eco-design in clothing and apparels, supply chain sustainability, the chemistry of textile manufacturing, waste management and textile economics. The set will be of interest to researchers, engineers, industrialists, R&D managers and students working in textile chemistry, economics, materials science, and sustainable consumption and production. This volume explores some alternative synthetic raw materials resulting from the recycling and regeneration of renewable textile fibers, and how these sustainable green-based composites can contribute to improved ecological and human health. The book offers insights into the impacts of human-made fibers and microfiber pollution, and how biodegradable material sourcing can help to curb harmful environmental impacts from these practices and achieve clothing and apparel sustainability.