Plastisphere - The Ecosystem of Plastics

This book examines the plastisphere and reveals a secret world of microbes that have adapted to live on plastic surfaces. It explains the ecological effects of plastic pollution, health concerns, microbial ecology, mitigation techniques, and advocates sustainable solutions. Readers will explore its mysteries in this thought-provoking book.

Product details

• Authors: Meththika (University of Sri Jayewarden Vithanage
• Assisted by: Adil Bakir (Editor), Nicole R. Posth (Editor), Vithanage Meththika (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 24.06.2025
• EAN: 9781032717807
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3271780-7
• No. of pages: 370
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Atomic physics, nuclear physics; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Natural science; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / Pollution Control, Geophysics, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Marine Biology, molecular biology, Biodiversity, Science / Environmental Science, Materials science, Earth Sciences, Civil engineering, surveying & building, Marine Biology, Civil engineering, surveying and building, Plastics & polymers technology, Plastics and polymers