Bioremediation And Biotechnology Vol 4

Author : Rouf Ahmad Bhat,Khalid Rehman Hakeem
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783030486907

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Bioremediation and Biotechnology, Vol 4 by Rouf Ahmad Bhat,Khalid Rehman Hakeem Pdf

The rapid thriving of industries, conversion of agricultural land to residential areas, habitat destruction, deforestation and use of recalcitrant synthetic substances enhanced the rate of degradation of the environment. Although there are various conventional techniques for degradation and cleaning of noxious pollutants from disturbed environs, they are energy inefficient and costly to install. Bioremediation has emerged recently as an alternative and novel approach to manage and control environmental pollutants. This volume focuses explicitly on the remediation of noxious substances in stressed environs. It includes expert-contributed chapters on bio-monitoring by way of evaluating the relationship of biota with the polluted/stressed environs, sustainable plant-based degradation of noxious pollutants, and the application of biotechnologies to achieve tailored responses. Academicians, researchers, scientists and students will find this work essential for sustainable treatment of noxious pollutants. This book also serves as a core guide for training, teaching and research in conservation biology and environmental rehabilitation.

Author : Rouf Ahmad Bhat,Khalid Rehman Hakeem,Najla Bint Saud Al-Saud
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783030460754

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Bioremediation and Biotechnology, Vol 3 by Rouf Ahmad Bhat,Khalid Rehman Hakeem,Najla Bint Saud Al-Saud Pdf

Healthy environment is important for any kind of biota on earth. It provides the basic elements of life such as clean water, fresh air, fertile soil and supports ecosystem of the food chain. Pollution drastically alters quality of the environment by changing the physico-chemical and biological aspects of these components. Accordingly, toxic metals, combustible and putrescible substances, hazardous wastes, explosives and petroleum products are all examples of inorganic and organic compounds that cause contaminations. Specifically, pollution of toxic and heavy metal in the environment is a growing problem worldwide, currently at an alarming rate. Toxic metals threaten the aquatic ecosystems, agriculture and ultimately human health. Traditional treatment techniques offer certain advantages such as rapid processing, ease of operation and control and flexibility. But, they could not maintain the quality of the environment due to the high operational costs of chemicals used, high energy consumption and handling costs for sludge disposal and overburden of chemical substances which irreversibly affect and destroy biodiversity, which ultimately render the soil useless as a medium for plant growth. Therefore, bioremediation and biotechnology, carried out by living assets to clean up, stabilize and restore contaminated ecosystems, have emerged as promising, environmental friendly and affordable approaches. Furthermore, the use of microbes, algae, transgenic plants and weeds adapted to stressful environments could be employed to enhance accumulation efficiency. Hence, sustainable and inexpensive processes are fast emerging as a viable alternative to conventional remediation methods, and will be most suitable for developing countries. In the current volume, we discuss pollution remediation challenges and how living organisms and the latest biotechnological techniques could be helpful in remediating the pollution in ecofriendly and sustainable ways.

Author : Rouf Ahmad Bhat,Khalid Rehman Hakeem,Moonisa Aslam Dervash
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783030403331

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Bioremediation and Biotechnology, Vol 2 by Rouf Ahmad Bhat,Khalid Rehman Hakeem,Moonisa Aslam Dervash Pdf

This book addresses the grave concerns stemming out due to conventional treatment techniques. The main focus of this book revolves round the central kernel of novel technology (bioremediation and biotechnology) which has emerged as an independent warrior to clean up and restore the disturbed environs. Furthermore, this book is a coherent assortment of diverse chapters relevant to the role of biotechnology and bioremediation for restoration of the ecosystems degraded by pesticide and heavy metal pollution. The inaugural chapters deal with the quantification of problem and its magnitude due to pesticides and heavy metals, followed by innovative modern biotechnological and bioremediation treatment technologies and sustainable techniques to remediate the persistent pollutants. It is a detailed comprehensive account for the treatment technologies from unsustainable to sustainable. Academicians, researchers and students shall find it as a complete wrap up regarding biotechnological intervention for sustainable treatment of pollution and shall suffice for the diverse needs of teaching and research.

Author : Lawrence K. Wang,Volodymyr Ivanov,Joo-Hwa Tay,Yung-Tse Hung
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 989 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-04-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781603271400

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Environmental Biotechnology by Lawrence K. Wang,Volodymyr Ivanov,Joo-Hwa Tay,Yung-Tse Hung Pdf

The past 30 years have seen the emergence of a growing desire worldwide that positive actions be taken to restore and protect the environment from the degrading effects of all forms of pollution – air, water, soil, and noise. Since pollution is a direct or indirect consequence of waste production, the seemingly idealistic demand for “zero discharge” can be construed as an unrealistic demand for zero waste. However, as long as waste continues to exist, we can only attempt to abate the subsequent pollution by converting it to a less noxious form. Three major questions usually arise when a particular type of pollution has been identi ed: (1) How serious is the pollution? (2) Is the technology to abate it available? and (3) Do the costs of abatement justify the degree of abatement achieved? This book is one of the volumes of the Handbook of Environmental Engineering series. The principal intention of this series is to help readers formulate answers to the last two questions above. The traditional approach of applying tried-and-true solutions to speci c pollution problems has been a major contributing factor to the success of environmental engineering, and has accounted in large measure for the establishment of a “methodology of pollution control. ” However, the realization of the ever-increasing complexity and interrelated nature of current environmental problems renders it imperative that intelligent planning of pollution abatement systems be undertaken.

Author : Khalid Rehman Hakeem,Rouf Ahmad Bhat,Humaira Qadri
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030356910

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Bioremediation and Biotechnology by Khalid Rehman Hakeem,Rouf Ahmad Bhat,Humaira Qadri Pdf

Toxic substances threatens aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and ultimately human health. The book is a thoughtful effort in bringing forth the role of biotechnology for bioremediation and restoration of the ecosystems degraded by toxic and heavy metal pollution. The introductory chapters of the book deal with the understanding of the issues concerned with the pollution caused by toxic elements and heavy metals and their impacts on the different ecosystems followed by the techniques involved in monitoring of the pollution. These techniques include use of bio-indicators as well as modern techniques for the assessment and monitoring of toxicants in the environment. Detailed chapters discussing the role of microbial biota, aquatic plants, terrestrial plants to enhance the accumulation efficiency of these toxic and heavy metals are followed by remediation techniques involving myco-remediation, bio-pesticides, bio-fertilizers, phyto-remediation and rhizo-filtration. A sizable portion of the book has been dedicated to the advanced bio-remediation techniques which are finding their way from the laboratory to the field for revival of the degraded ecosystems. These involve bio-films, micro-algae, genetically modified plants and filter feeders. Furthermore, the book is a detailed comprehensive account for the treatment technologies from unsustainable to sustainable. We believe academicians, researchers and students will find this book informative as a complete reference for biotechnological intervention for sustainable treatment of pollution.

Author : Horst W. Doelle,J. Stefan Rokem,Marin Berovic
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2009-11-16
Category : Biochemical engineering
ISBN : 9781848262584

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BIOTECHNOLOGY - Volume IV by Horst W. Doelle,J. Stefan Rokem,Marin Berovic Pdf

This Encyclopedia of Biotechnology is a component of the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. Biotechnology draws on the pure biological sciences (genetics, animal cell culture, molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, embryology, cell biology) and in many instances is also dependent on knowledge and methods from outside the sphere of biology (chemical engineering, bioprocess engineering, information technology, biorobotics). This 15-volume set contains several chapters, each of size 5000-30000 words, with perspectives, applications and extensive illustrations. It carries state-of-the-art knowledge in the field and is aimed, by virtue of the several applications, at the following five major target audiences: University and College Students, Educators, Professional Practitioners, Research Personnel and Policy Analysts, Managers, and Decision Makers and NGOs.

Author : Ajay Singh,Owen P. Ward
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783662060667

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Biodegradation and Bioremediation by Ajay Singh,Owen P. Ward Pdf

In this volume, experts from universities, government labs and industry share their findings on the microbiological, biochemical and molecular aspects of biodegradation and bioremediation. The text covers numerous topics, including: bioavailability, biodegradation of various pollutants, microbial community dynamics, properties and engineering of important biocatalysts, and methods for monitoring bioremediation processes. Microbial processes are environmentally compatible and can be integrated with non-biological processes to detoxify, degrade and immobilize environmental contaminants.

Author : K. M. Gothandam,Ramachandran Srinivasan,Shivendu Ranjan,Nandita Dasgupta,Eric Lichtfouse
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030777951

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Environmental Biotechnology Volume 4 by K. M. Gothandam,Ramachandran Srinivasan,Shivendu Ranjan,Nandita Dasgupta,Eric Lichtfouse Pdf

This book reviews the production of bioplastic from various raw materials and recycling wastewater into useful bioproducts by bacteria. In addition, it also addresses the recent advancement in pest control in rice plants, different methods to analyse genotoxicity on soil samples and the effect of phytocompounds on acrylamide-induced toxicity in Drosophilla. Interestingly, this book also discusses mesoporous silica nanoparticles' role as nanocarrier material for inhibiting the cancer cell, especially breast cancer and various biotechnological applications of marine fungal exopolysaccharides.

Author : Spyridon Nicholas Agathos,Walter Reineke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Bioremediation
ISBN : OCLC:50816184

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Biotechnology for the Environment by Spyridon Nicholas Agathos,Walter Reineke Pdf

Author : Gretchen Smith,Robert F. Hickey
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000157949

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Biotechnology in Industrial Waste Treatment and Bioremediation by Gretchen Smith,Robert F. Hickey Pdf

Biotechnology in Industrial Waste Treatment and Bioremediation addresses the increasingly important topic of waste treatment. Focusing on microbiological degradation of contaminants, it offers a representative picture of the current status of environmental biotechnology and lays a solid foundation of the methods and applications of bioremediation. The expert presentations of case studies in this new book demonstrate successful treatment schemes and technologies meeting regulatory standards. These case studies represent an international cross-section of strategies for developing and implementing the evolving technologies of bioremediation. Biotechnology in Industrial Waste Treatment and Bioremediation examines the primary waste streams, including air, water, soils, and sediments, and explores specific treatment methodologies for industrial and environmental contaminants. This broad and unique coverage allows treatment firms and regulatory authorities to determine and develop appropriate treatment strategies for site-specific problems of waste remediation. The observations and successful field applications compiled in Biotechnology in Industrial Waste Treatment and Bioremediation make it an excellent reference for understanding, evaluating, developing, and operating efficient and cost-effective full-scale treatment systems.

Author : Maulin P. Shah
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 547 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811518126

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Microbial Bioremediation & Biodegradation by Maulin P. Shah Pdf

Microbial or biological degradation has long been the subject of active concern, and the rapid expansion and growing sophistication of various industries in the last century has significantly increased the volume and complexity of toxic residues of wastes. These can be remediated by plants and microbes, either natural origin or adapted for a specific purpose, in a process known as bioremediation. The interest in microbial biodegradation of pollutants has intensified in recent years in an attempt to find sustainable ways to clean contaminated environments. These bioremediation and biotransformation methods take advantage of the tremendous microbial catabolic diversity to degrade, transform or accumulate a variety of compounds, such as hydrocarbons, polychlorinated biphenyls, polaromatic hydrocarbons pharmaceutical substances, radionuclides and metals. Unlike conventional methods, bioremediation does not physically disturb the site. This book describes the basic principles of biodegradation and shows how these principles are related to bioremediation. Authored by leading, international environmental microbiologists, it discusses topics such as aerobic biodegradation, microbial degradation of pollutants, and microbial community dynamics. It provides valuable insights into how biodegration processes work and can be utilised for pollution abatement, and as such appeals to researchers and postgraduate students as well as experts in the field of bioremediation.

Author : Rouf Ahmad Bhat,Moonisa Aslam Dervash,Khalid Rehman Hakeem,Khalid Zaffar Masoodi
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000564938

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Environmental Biotechnology by Rouf Ahmad Bhat,Moonisa Aslam Dervash,Khalid Rehman Hakeem,Khalid Zaffar Masoodi Pdf

This book provides a review of innovative and novel biotechnological techniques that can be implemented to assess, analyze, and mitigate harmful pollutants and wastes that result from agricultural and industrial operations. It helps to meet the much-needed demand for improvement of low-cost technologies that tackle pollution problems scientifically for the safeguard of the environment, focusing on bioremediation solutions that also create useful and renewable forms of energy. The biotechnological interventions discussed in the volume include approaches involving genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and fluxomics. In addition, biological agents such as microalgae, bacteria, fungi, and bacteriophage, which can also prove to be helpful in the elimination of wastes, are explored. Topics in Environmental Biotechnology: Sustainable Remediation of Contamination in Different Environs include the associated consequences and hazards from agricultural and industrial waste and a variety of bioremediation measures, including the use of bioaugmentation, biosensors, challenges of biofuel production, and more. The book is directed to researchers, scientists, industrialists, farmers, agricultural waste management authorities, as well as to faculty and students, and aims to help implement these novel technologies for environmental stability.

Author : K. M. Gothandam,Shivendu Ranjan,Nandita Dasgupta,Eric Lichtfouse
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030381967

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Environmental Biotechnology Vol. 2 by K. M. Gothandam,Shivendu Ranjan,Nandita Dasgupta,Eric Lichtfouse Pdf

This book provides the technological insight on biorefinery and nanoremediation and provides comprehensive reviews on applications of Biochar for environmental sustainability. Critical review on biosurfectants in food applications as well as sustainable agricultural practices has also been provided in this book. It also highlights the microbial-omics and microRNAs for protecting ecotoxicity. Overall, this book provides critical as well as comprehensive chapters on wastewater treatment using different technologies.

Author : Junaid Ahmad Malik,Megh R. Goyal
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 603 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000570946

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Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management by Junaid Ahmad Malik,Megh R. Goyal Pdf

Phytoremediation has evolved into an important tool to improve the bioremediation process since it is an innovative green technology that uses a wide variety of plants to remediate radioactive metals and elements, organics, and chemicals from soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater environmental pollutants. Together, bioremediation and phytoremediation technologies provide an effective approach to contaminant abatement. Volume 3 of the four-volume set identifies and draws a fresh image of existing developments in theoretical and functional implementation systems from recent scientific research studies that consider different facets of bioremediation. It also discusses the latest technology and prospects of new soil bioremediation technology and analyzes their domains, along with their associated challenges and consequences. Other volumes in the 4-volume set: • Volume 1: Fundamental Aspects and Contaminated Sites • Volume 2: Microbial Approaches and Recent Trends • Volume 4: Degradation of Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls Together, these four volumes provide in-depth coverage of the mechanisms, advantages, and disadvantages of the bioremediation and phytoremediation technologies for safe and sustainable soil management. The diverse topics help to arm biologists, agricultural engineers, environmental and soil scientists and chemists with the information and tools they need to address soil toxins that are a dangerous risk to plants, wildlife, humans and, of course, the soil itself.

Author : Junaid Ahmad Malik,Megh R. Goyal,Khursheed Ahmad Wani
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000571011

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Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management by Junaid Ahmad Malik,Megh R. Goyal,Khursheed Ahmad Wani Pdf

This 4-volume set focuses on the use of microbial bioremediation and phytoremediation to clean up pollutants in soil, such as pesticides, petroleum hydrocarbons, metals, and chlorinated solvents, which reduce the soil's fertility and renders it unfit for plant growth. The volumes cover the many diverse eco-friendly microbial bioremediation and phytoremediation techniques for sustainable soil management. Volume 4: Degradation of Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls addresses pesticide degradation, PCBs degradation, and genetic interventions. It begins by describing environmental pesticide degradation, mechanisms and sustainability, microbes and microbial enzymes, plant microbe interactions, organophosphorus degradations and endosulfan degradation. It then goes on to discuss PCBs and degradation, cypermethrin, degradation by Phanerochaete chrysosporium, and carvone and surfactants for degradation of PCBs. The book also advocates for genetic systems for degradation of PCBs and pesticides, with discussion of the different advantages and disadvantages for each strategy and the various techniques. Other volumes in the 4-volume set: • Volume 1: Fundamental Aspects and Contaminated Sites • Volume 2: Microbial Approaches and Recent Trends • Volume 3: Inventive Techniques, Research Methods, and Case Studies Together, these four volumes provide in-depth coverage of the mechanisms, advantages, and disadvantages of the bioremediation and phytoremediation technologies for safe and sustainable soil management.