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An Introduction to Environmental Biotechnology provides an introduction to the subject of environmental biotechnology. Environmental biotechnology refers to the use of micro-organisms and other living systems to solve current environmental problems such as the detoxification of pollutants and clean-up of oil tanker spills. Additionally, it refers to the biotechnology of the agricultural environment, as well as the use of biopesticides and the application of microorganisms to the mining, metal recovery and paper industries. This is the only comprehensive introductory account of this subject matter. Beginning with an introduction to microbial growth, An Introduction to Environmental Biotechnology aims to provide the non-specialist with a complete overview of environmental biotechnology. It is presented in an easy to read style with illustrations and includes frequent references to the use of higher plants as well as micro-organisms in environmental biotechnology. An Introduction to Environmental Biotechnology is geared toward a non-specialist audience, including engineers and environmental chemists, and environmental scientists who have limited knowledge of microbiology and biotechnology.

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Author:   Milton Wainwright
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.296kg
ISBN:  

9781461373940

ISBN 10:   1461373948
Pages:   171
Publication Date:   29 October 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 2 An Overview of Microbial Transformations.- 3 The Cycling of Elements in Relation to Environmental Biotechnology.- 4 Genetic Exchange in The Environment.- 5 Bioremediation.- 6 Composting and Solid Waste Management.- 7 Sewage and Wastewater Treatment.- 8 Novel Trends in Biological Wastewater Treatment.- 9 Detection Methods for Water-Borne Pathogens.- 10 Environmental Biotechnology of Fossil Fuels.- 11 Biological Approaches to Solving Air Pollution Problems.- 12 Biofuels.- 13 Environmental Biotechnology of Mineral Processing.- 14 Environmental Biotechnology in The Paper Industry.- 15 Environmental Biotechnology in Agriculture.- 16 Environmental Biotechnology in The Built Environment.- 17 Pollution-Effects on Microorganisms and Microbial Activity in The Environment.- 18 Index.

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