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Microfiber Pollution: Environmental Challenges and Remediation Strategies

Microfiber Pollution: Environmental Challenges and Remediation Strategies

Hardcover

Series: Microbial Biotechnology for Food, Health, and the Environment

Technology & Engineering

ISBN10: 1032869119
ISBN13: 9781032869117
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: Nov 28 2024
Pages: 318
Weight: 1.43
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Microfibers, synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon, are emerging contaminants widely distributed in air, water, and soil, posing significant ecological risks. The textile industry, driven by fast fashion trends, is a major source of microfiber pollution in both aquatic and terrestrial environments. These fibers degrade air quality, especially indoors, where they shed from textiles and contribute to respiratory issues and have potential carcinogenic effects due to associated dyes and pollutants. The widespread impact on human health and ecosystems has spurred interest in sustainable textiles and efforts to reduce microfiber pollution. Microfiber Pollution: Environmental Challenges and Remediation Strategies examines the global sources, environmental impacts, and remediation strategies for microfibers, aiming to educate consumers and encourage industry shifts towards eco-friendly alternatives.

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