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This book presents a novel picture in current advances in research of theoretical and practical frameworks of environmental problems and solutions taken from the latest empirical research findings. The book deals with basic concepts and principles of process, modern biochemical and molecular approaches, genomics and metagenomics, proteomics, remediation strategies of various hazardous pollutants, microbial carbon sequestration and remediation, phytoremediation, bioleaching, biosorption, upscaling of systems, and considers the merit and demerits based on the current literature related to environmental problems and solutions. The book is aimed at professionals, researchers, academicians, and students who would like to improve their understanding of the strategic role of environment protection and advanced applied technologies at different levels. It will be useful for the experienced engineer or scientist working in the field.

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Author:   Mohammad Oves ,  Mohammad Zain Khan ,  Iqbal M.I. Ismail
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018
Weight:   0.527kg
ISBN:  

9783319878065

ISBN 10:   3319878069
Pages:   237
Publication Date:   24 August 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1. Contaminant Chemicals In Soil, Air And Aquatic Ecosystem.- 2. An Insight to Atmospheric Pollution- Improper Waste Management and Climate Change Nexus.- 3. Pesticide Contamination and Human Health Risk Factor.- 4. Genetic engineering and environmental risk.- 5. Effect of Air Conditioning on Global Warming and Human Health.- 6. Water contamination by Organic-Pollutants: TiO2 Photocatalysis.- 7. Bioelectrochemical systems for transforming waste to energy.- 8. Microbial Fuel Cell: Waste Minimization and Energy Generation.- 9. Recent advancement in membrane technology for water purification.- 10. Plant-bacterial partnership: a major pollutants remediation approach.- 11. Carbon Nanotube/Polyaniline-based Nanocomposite Anode for Microbial Fuel Cells.- 12. Bioremediation: A Sustainable Tool To Prevent Pesticide Pollution.- 13. Silver Nanoparticles in Water Purification: Opportunities and Challenges.

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Dr. Mohammad Oves, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at Center of Excellence in Environmental Studies of King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Dr. Oves received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. (Microbiology) from Aligarh Muslim University, India. He has more than five years research experience on the different environmental related research project like  SWINGS (Safeguarding Water Resources in India with Green and Sustainable Technology) International FP-7 funded project of the European Union) and green synthesis of nanoparticles from the plant and bacterial extract funded by ICMR and CSIR funding bodies of the Indian government. He has published more than 65 scientific papers, including original research articles, review articles, and book chapters in various international publishers. He has also gained H-index 18 and i10-indexer 24 with more than 1650 citations on Google scholar. His interest in various aspects and application of Microbiology coupled with Environment al Sciences, Nanoscience, and Biomedical Sciences. He is intensely involved in research activities focusing on Environmental Microbiology, Nanotechnology, Heavy metals bioremediation and Antimicrobial microbial activities of newly synthesized drugs and nanomaterials.  Dr. Mohammad Zain Khan, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Industrial Chemistry at the Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. He did his Masters in Industrial Chemistry and Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry (Wastewater bioremediation) from AMU Aligarh. He was awarded the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Fellowship by the European Union to work at the prestigious University College of London as PDF. He has also worked at IIT Delhi as Project Scientist under the DST Fast Track Young Scientist Scheme. His main area of interest is the bioremediation of organic compounds along with energy recovery in the form of electricity, hydrogen or methane using Bioelectrochemical Systems (BESs). Currently, he is running research projects funded by the DST and UGC funding bodies of the government of India and supervising Ph.D. and MPhil candidates. He has published some very interesting research articles, including review articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented papers in various national and international conferences. Professor Iqbal MI Ismail, (M. Phil & Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Southampton, U.K.), is a Professor of Physical Chemistry, Director of Center of Excellence in Environmental Studies, Center of Talent and Creativity and Deputy Director of Intellectual Property Investment Administration and Vice Dean for Housing and Catering Deanship of Students Affairs of the King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He has been teaching Chemistry to postgraduate students for last 25 years and has research experience of about more than 30 years. He has contributed more than 80 national and international scientific publications. He is associated with several scientifi c and social bodies. He also successfully completed several nation projects related environmental problems.

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