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Comprehensive guide to understanding and mitigating the issue of microplastics in textiles, written from the perspective of the manufacturer Textile Microplastics in the Environment: Sources, Impacts, and Solutions presents essential information pertaining to microplastics or microfibers derived from textile sources as well as mitigation and reduction strategies that benefit both the public and researchers. Readers will find information on: Origins of textile microplastics, explored from the perspectives of manufacturers Sources, characterization methods, and regulatory aspects of textile microplastics Integration of machine learning and machine vision techniques for the purposes of quantifying and reducing microplastic pollution Environmental and health concerns of microplastic, such as threatening the metabolic activities of aquatic animals A practical framework that establishes a foundation to solve an essential worldwide pollution issue This title is an essential reference for researchers in the fields of materials, textiles, and the environment who are studying the impacts and origins of fibrous microplastics. The book is also invaluable to industry pro­fessionals, enabling them to modify their process sequences and reduce their pollution footprint.

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Author:   Aravin P. Periyasamy (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:  

9781394273140

ISBN 10:   1394273142
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   03 December 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Chapter: 1 Microplastics: General perspectives Aravin Prince Periyasamy Chapter 2: Sources of Microplastics: Textile and technical textiles Aravin Prince Periyasamy Chapter 3:  Domestic Washing and Drying as the source of Microplastics from the Textile and Garments Aravin Prince Periyasamy Chapter 4:  Microplastics pollution: Health hazards Aravin Prince Periyasamy Chapter 5: Characterization and Quantification of microplastics Jiří Militký, Mohanapriya Venkataraman, Jakub Wiener, Aravin Prince Periyasamy Chapter 6 Role of Machine learning and Machine vision on Microplastics Aravin Prince Periyasamy Chapter 7: Positive Actions toward Reductions in Microplastics: Part I Aravin Prince Periyasamy Chapter 8: Positive Actions toward Reductions in Microplastics: Part II Aravin Prince Periyasamy Chapter 9 : Standardization and Regulation for the Microplastic Reduction Jiří Militký, Mohanapriya Venkataraman, Aravin Prince Periyasamy Chapter 10: Elimination of microplastics from marine environments Aravin Prince Periyasamy Chapter 11: Textile recycling and microplastics Aravin Prince Periyasamy Chapter 12: Wastewater treatment methods for removal of microplastics from effluents Jaromír Marek, Mohanapriya Venkataraman, Jiří Militký, Aravin Prince Periyasamy

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Aravin Prince Periyasamy holds the position of Scientist specializing in Textile and Nonwoven materials at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, located in Helsinki, Finland. He is an active participant in several European Union and national-level projects pertaining to the circular economy of textiles. His past research includes waste-to-value processes with an emphasis on sustainable dyeing, biobased surface modification, and the emission of microplastics. He received his Doctorate in Textile Techniques and Material Engineering from the Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic.

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