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Microplastics Around Us
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This book summarizes existing research on microplastics found in foods, beverages, and drinking water. It discusses reported concerns including links to fertility problems, liver and kidney health issues, skin rashes, and potential cancer risks.
The book is concerned with microplastics and how they affect our health, food and the whole planet. Microplastics are found in foods, beverages and drinking water. Key topics are the dangers associated with the presence of microplastics; including issues related to fertility, liver and kidney health, skin rashes, and potential cancer risks.
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This book chapter reviews the possible effects of microplastics on human health, noting that while microplastics have been found in drinking water and food, the health implications remain uncertain. It emphasizes the need for more research on human exposure and potential biological effects.
Microplastics in Human Consumption
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Microplastics in Water and Wastewater
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This book covers the topic of microplastics in water and wastewater, addressing their sources, occurrence, fate, treatment, and regulatory context across the human water cycle. It provides a comprehensive reference for researchers and practitioners working on monitoring and reducing microplastic contamination in drinking water and wastewater systems.
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Food Contamination with Micro-plastics: Occurrences, Bioavailability,Human Vulnerability, and Prevention
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