Handbook of Microplastics and Associated Chemicals

Professor Wong is a Foreign Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, a Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, and Changjiang Chair Professor of the Ministry of Education, China. He served as the Editor-in-Chief of ‘Environmental Geochemistry and Health’ (Springer Nature) for 20 years (2002-2023). Professor Wong was the Coordinator of Central and North-East Asia of ‘Regionally Based Assessment of Persistent Toxic Substances’ and a Panel Member (of 3 experts) of ‘Chemicals Management Issues of Developing Countries and Countries with Economies in Transition’, sponsored by UNEP/GEF, during 2001-2003 and 2010-2012, respectively. His research areas included ‘Environmental toxicology’; ‘Ecological restoration’; and ‘Resource reuse’. In addition to his PhD (Durham), he was awarded two higher Doctoral Degrees based on published papers in 1992 and 2004: DSc (Durham) and DSc (Strathclyde). Recently, he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science (DSc) from the Southern Federal University, Russia (2024), in recognition of his involvement as the Lead Scientist in the Mega Project on Bioremediation of Polluted Ecosystems, sponsored by the Russian Government. Professor Wong is ranked 6th for 3 years, 7th for 1 year, and 8th for 2 years (career-long ranking) under Environmental Science, according to the World’s Top 2% Scientists (Stanford University, 2020-2025).

• List of Contributors. Preface. About The Editor. Part 1: Human Health Impacts of Microplastics. Chapter 1: Sources, Environmental Fates, Human Exposure Pathways and Health Impacts of Micro- and Nanoplastics. Chapter 2: Microplastics in the Human Body: Exposure Pathways, Potential Risks, and Probable Mitigation Approaches. Chapter 3: Organ Translocation and Toxicological Mechanisms of Microplastics in Humans and Rodents. Chapter 4: Phthalates and Bisphenol A: Toxicological Effects on Human Health. Chapter 5: Microplastics and Their Role in Endocrine Disruption. Chapter 6: Routes of Microplastic Exposure and Human Ingestion: Assessing Concentrations and Pathways?. Chapter 7: Microplastics in Food: From Containers to Consumption. Chapter 8: The Impact of Microplastics on Food Safety in China. Chapter 9: Microplastic Contamination in Tea: A Growing Concern for China’s Tea Industry. Part 2: Ecological Impacts of Microplastics. Chapter 10: Ecological Impacts of Microplastics on Marine Organisms. Chapter 11: Ecological Impacts of Microplastics on Rotifers and Fish. Chapter 12: Marine Plastisphere: Microbial Ecology and Health Impacts. Fang Fang, Yingying Wang, Shulin Liu, Gang Shi, Hailong Lu, Lijuan Zhang. Chapter 13: From Soil to Solution: Bacillus-Driven Biodegradation of Agricultural Plastics. Part 3: Interactions of Microplastics with Toxic Chemicals. Chapter 14: Co-exposure of Microplastics and Metal Ions: Ecotoxicological Impacts on Aquatic Organisms. Chapter 15. Interactions of Microplastics and Heavy Metals: Mechanisms, Bioavailability and Potential Impacts on Ecological Health. Part 4: Policy, Governance, and Detection. Chapter 16: A European Case Study on The Association Between Public Awareness of Microplastic Pollution and Public Support for MP-Related Policies. Chapter 17: Ecological and Health Dimensions of Global Plastics Governance and International Institutions. Chapter 18: Analytical Techniques for Microplastics in Drinking Water: A Critical Review of Capabilities and Limitations. Part 5: Microplastics in Various Environments. Chapter 19. Microplastics in Indoor Environments and Their Associated Health Risks. Chapter 20: Microplastics and Associated Organic Pollutants in Indoor Environments: An Updated Overview of Characterisation Techniques, Contamination Status, and Implications for Human Exposure. Chapter 21: Microplastic Pollution in Mangrove Sediments and Its Impact on the Nitrogen Cycle. Chapter 22. Mechanisms of Biological Degradation of Microplastics in the Environment. Index