Overview

This book approaches the topic of environmental biotechnology in a clear, integrated, and meaningful way, covering both the fundamentals and biochemical processes involved, as well as the technologies themselves within different areas of application. As part of the framework, it also provides a thorough description of the pollution and its control, and the role of microorganisms in a wide range of ecosystems and deterioration processes. Features: Focuses on the role of microorganisms in a wide range of ecosystems and deterioration processes. Explains underlying concepts of environment, interlinks them from an ecological point of view, and describes the approaches for waste treatment. Describes the concepts and fate processes of environmental contaminants, contaminant patterns in soil, groundwater, and surface water. Includes novel research findings and applications of biosurfactants. Discusses biodegradation as a key process in the bioremediation of recalcitrant compounds. This book is aimed at Primarily Senior Undergraduates including Graduate Students and Researchers in Biotechnology, Environmental Science/Engineering, Conservation Biology, Microbiology, Waste Management, and Ecology.

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Author:   Sibi G (Indian Academy Degree College (Autonomous), Bangalore, India)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781032224497

ISBN 10:   1032224495
Pages:   376
Publication Date:   30 November 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part -I: BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES, POLLUTION AND POLLUTION CONTROL 1: BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES 2: WATER POLLUTION 3: SOIL POLLUTION 4: AIR POLLUTION Part -II: BIOREMEDIATION 5: Ex Situ Bioremediation Technologies 6: DECOMPOSITION OF PLANT CELL WALL STRUCTURES 7: MICROORGANISMS AND METAL POLLUTANTS 8: BIOMINING/BIOLEACHING 9: MICROORGANISMS AND ORGANIC POLLUTANTS 10: BIODEGRADATION OF PETROLEUM AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS 11: MICROBIAL DEGRADATION OF CHLORINATED AROMATIC COMPOUNDS 12: BIODEGRADATION OF AZO DYES 13: BIOSURFACTANTS 14: BIOSENSORS AS ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORS Part – III: WASTES AND WASTE MANAGEMENT 15: DOMESTIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT 16: WASTEWATER FROM FOOD INDUSTRIES 17: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 18: E-WASTE MANAGEMENT 19: INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT 20: COMPOSTING OF ORGANIC WASTES 21: VERMICOMPOSTING 22: BIOGAS PRODUCTION

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Sibi G received his Ph.D. degree in 2010 from Bangalore University, Bangalore. He is the recipient of research projects from University Grants Commission, New Delhi, and Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology, Bangalore. He has written two books and published more than 100 research articles in peer-reviewed journals. He has also participated in a range of forums on life sciences and presented various academic as well as research-based papers.

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