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Microplastics as contaminants in the Geosphere: Assessments and Mitigation
Microplastics have become a pervasive environmental concern due to their widespread presence in various subcomponents of the Geosphere, including the Lithosphere and Hydrosphere. These anthropogenic contaminants pose significant risks to ecosystems and human health. Understanding the impacts of microplastics is crucial for developing effective mitigation strategies and risk assessments.
Recent advances have shed light on the widespread distribution of microplastics in the Geosphere and their potential ecological and human health implications. Future research endeavors may focus on developing innovative mitigation techniques, assessing long-term impacts, and understanding the fate and transport of microplastics in different subcomponents of the Geosphere.
This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 14 (Life Below Water) and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
Editors
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João Costa
João Pinto da Costa is currently an Assistant Researcher at the Department of Chemistry and CESAM at the University of Aveiro, Portugal. He graduated in Biotech Engineering in 2005 and subsequently completed his Master's in Medical Diagnostics at Cranfield University (UK). In 2014, he obtained his PhD in Environmental Chemistry. João has authored nearly 90 peer-reviewed papers and 6 Books/Book Chapters. He serves as an Editor for the Journal of Hazardous Materials, focusing mainly on microplastic research from an Analytical Chemistry perspective. With an h-index of 36, he was recognized as one of the most influential researchers in 2022.
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Aleksandra Tubić
Dr. Aleksandra Tubić, a full professor at the University of Novi Sad since 2023, specializes in Environmental Protection, focusing on microplastic behavior, remediation technologies, and environmental engineering. Leading the Serbian team in two HORIZON EUROPE projects and serving as Vice Chair of the COST action PRIORITY, she actively contributes to the IWA Groundwater Management Group. With 64 papers in SCIe journals, she fosters knowledge exchange between academia, industry, and policymakers in environmental protection.
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Dimitris Frangiskos Lekkas
Prof. Dimitris Frangiskos Lekkas University of the Aegean School of the Environment Lesvos, Greece
