1  Cover

      2  Title Page

      3  Copyright Page

      4  List of Contributors

      5  Preface

      6  1 Sources, Occurrence, and Analysis of Microplastics in Freshwater Environments 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Sources of Microplastic 1.3 Pathways of Microplastics into Freshwater Environments 1.4 Microplastic Analytical Methods in Freshwater 1.5 Occurrence of Microplastic in Freshwater Environments 1.6 Conclusions and Recommendations Acknowledgments References

      7  2 Microplastics in Freshwater Environments – With Special Focus on the Indian Scenario 2.1 Introduction 2.2 The Nature and Production of Microplastics 2.3 Global Ecological Impacts of Plastic Pollution 2.4 Socio‐Economic Impacts of Plastic Pollution 2.5 Freshwater Plastic Pollution 2.6 Conclusion and Future Prospects References

      8  3 Microplastic Contamination in the Marine Food Web 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Human Health Implication 3.3 Conclusion and Future Perspective Acknowledgements References

      9  4 Microplastic in the Aquatic Ecosystem and Human Health Implications 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Sources and Food‐Chain Entry 4.3 Human Health Implications 4.4 Future Directions and Plausible Solutions 4.5 Conclusion References

      10  5 Interactions of Microplastics Toward an Ecological Risk in Soil Diversity 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Microplastic‐Types and Properties 5.3 Microplastic Sources and Accumulation in Soil and Sediments 5.4 Migration of Microplastics’ Fate in Environment 5.5 Migration of Microplastics through Soil 5.6 Soil Analysis Methodology 5.7 Collection of Samples 5.8 Sample Preparation 5.9 Interactions and Impacts on Soil Diversity 5.10 Ecotoxicology of Microplastic 5.11 Mitigation Process of Microplastics 5.12 Conclusion and Future Perspectives References

      11  6 Microplastics in the Air and Their Associated Health Impacts 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Microplastics in the Atmosphere 6.3 Measurement of Atmospheric Microplastics 6.4 Health Impacts of Microplastics 6.5 Conclusions and Future Perspectives References

      12  7 Plastic Marine Litter in the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Sea 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Analysis of Marine Litter Research Trends in the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Sea Countries 7.3 Microplastics Abundance in the Marine Environment of the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Countries 7.4 Microplastics Characterization and Identification Techniques 7.5 Microplastics in Coastal Areas Affected by Rivers 7.6 Socioeconomic Impact of Plastic Marine Litter and Reduction Approaches 7.7 Knowledge Gaps and Recommendation for Future Research References

      13  8 Advanced Detection Techniques for Microplastics in Different