Soil Microenvironment For Bioremediation And Polymer Production

Author : Nazia Jamil,Prasun Kumar,Rida Batool
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119592051

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Soil Microenvironment for Bioremediation and Polymer Production by Nazia Jamil,Prasun Kumar,Rida Batool Pdf

Describes harmful elements and their bioremediation techniques for tannery waste, oil spills, wastewater, greenhouse gases, plastic and other wastes. Microenvironmental conditions in soil provide a natural niche for ultra-structures, microbes and microenvironments. The natural biodiversity of these microenvironments is being disturbed by industrialization and the proliferation of urban centers, and synthetic contaminants found in these micro-places are causing stress and instability in the biochemical systems of microbes. The development of new metabolic pathways from intrinsic metabolic cycles facilitate microbial degradation of diverse resistant synthetic compounds present in soil. These are a vital, competent and cost-effective substitute to conventional treatments. Highly developed techniques for bioremediation of these synthetic compounds are increasing and these techniques facilitate the development of a safe environment using renewable biomaterial for removal of toxic heavy metals and xenobiotics. Soil Microenvironment for Bioremediation and Polymer Production consists of 21 chapters by subject matter experts and is divided into four parts: Soil Microenvironment and Biotransformation Mechanisms; Synergistic Effects between Substrates and Microbes; Polyhydroxyalakanoates: Resources, Demands and Sustainability; and Cellulose-Based Biomaterials. This timely and important book highlights Chapters on classical bioremediation approaches and advances in the use of nanoparticles for removal of radioactive waste Discusses the production of applied emerging biopolymers using diverse microorganisms Provides the most innovative practices in the field of bioremediation Explores new techniques that will help to improve biopolymer production from bacteria Provides novel concepts for the most affordable and economic societal benefits.

Author : Javid A. Parray,Wen-Jun Li
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780443219122

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Microbiome-Assisted Bioremediation by Javid A. Parray,Wen-Jun Li Pdf

Microbiome-Assisted Bioremediation: Rehabilitating Agricultural Soils provides a complete reference to the opportunities, technologies and challenges of remediating contaminated soils through use of microbial means. Environmental pollution and human exposure associated with heavy metals are attributed to anthropogenic activities such as mining, industrial wastes, and metal containing compounds in domestic and agricultural systems. Microbial remediation has appeared as a promising approach to lessen the heavy metal concentration in the environment due to their sequestration and transforming ability of xenobiotic compounds. Microbial bioremediation is an efficient, economical, and environmentally friendly procedure that reduces the cost of the cleanup process associated with heavy and toxic metal contamination. Addressing the foundational aspects of microbe-based approaches, this book provides a valuable gateway resource for those entering the field, as well as providing in-depth insights into the various tools and techniques for real-world application. Emphasizes microbiome-assisted biodegradation of toxic substances in soil Includes complete descriptions of the most recent and advanced techniques Addresses the use of GMOs, nanotechnologies and in silico studies Outlines developments in the microbial degradation of synthetic plastics in soil and the biodegradation enzymes

Author : Anket Sharma,Vinod Kumar,Bingsong Zheng
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323994286

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PESTICIDES IN THE ENVIRONMENT Impact, Assessment, and Remediation by Anket Sharma,Vinod Kumar,Bingsong Zheng Pdf

Pesticides in a Changing Environment: Impact, Assessment, and Remediation covers compounds that repel, kill or to prevent any pest. On the basis of the target killed, pesticides are mainly classified as herbicides, fungicides and insecticides. The increased demand of food on account of population explosion has compelled man to use pesticides for better crop production. However, there are many negative impacts of these chemical agrochemicals like toxicity to non-target organisms and retention in bio-systems in the form of their residues, leading to harmful effects on the food chain and food web.This book will be an important source of information for researchers and academicians working in the field of pesticide pollution, its physiology and biochemistry, and development of pesticide remediation technologies. Assists readers in developing new strategies to address the issues related to sensing and remediation activities Includes low cost materials for sensor and adsorbent development, allowing professionals to make decisions-based on economic considerations Provides alternatives for the development of socioeconomically sustainable products for sensing and remediation application

Author : Anukool Vaishnav,Devendra Kumar Choudhary
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811600456

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Microbial Polymers by Anukool Vaishnav,Devendra Kumar Choudhary Pdf

This book cover all types of microbe based polymers and their application in diverse sectors with special emphasis on agriculture. It collates latest research, methods, opinion, perspectives, and reviews dissecting the microbial origins of polymers, their production, design, and processing at industrial level, as well as improvements for specific industrial applications. Book also discusses recent advances in biopolymer production and their modification for amplifying the value. In addition, understanding of the microbial physiology and optimal conditions for polymer production are also explained. This compilation of scientific chapters on principles and practices of microbial polymers fosters the knowledge transfer among scientific communities, industries, and microbiologist and serves students, academicians, researchers for a better understanding of the nature of microbial polymers and application procedure for sustainable ecosystem

Author : Malik, Junaid Ahmad
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 806 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781799870647

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Handbook of Research on Microbial Remediation and Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainable Soil by Malik, Junaid Ahmad Pdf

The introduction of contaminants, due to rapid urbanization and anthropogenic activities into the environment, causes distress to the physio-chemical systems including living organisms, which possibly is threatening the dynamics of nature as well as the soil biology by producing certain xenobiotics. Hence, there is an immediate global demand for the diminution of such contaminants and xenobiotics that can otherwise adversely affect the living organisms. Some toxic xenobiotics include synthetic organochlorides such as PAHs and some fractions of crude oil and coal. Over time, microbial remediation processes have been accelerated to produce better, more eco-friendly, and more biodegradable solutions for complete dissemination of these xenobiotic compounds. The advancements in microbiology and biotechnology led to the launch of microbial biotechnology as a separate area of research and contributed dramatically to the development of areas like agriculture, environment, biopharmaceutics, fermented foods, and more. The Handbook of Research on Microbial Remediation and Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainable Soil provides a detailed comprehensive account for microbial treatment technologies, bioremediation strategies, biotechnology, and the important microbial species involved in remediation. The chapters focus on recent developments in microbial biotechnology in the areas of agriculture and environment and the physiology, biochemistry, and the mechanisms of remediation along with a future outlook. This book is ideal for scientists, biologists, academicians, students, and researchers in the fields of life sciences, microbiology, environmental science, environmental engineering, biotechnology, agriculture, and health sciences.

Author : Ajar Nath Yadav
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030682606

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Recent Trends in Mycological Research by Ajar Nath Yadav Pdf

Fungi range from being microscopic, single-celled yeasts to multicellular and heterotrophic in nature. Fungal communities have been found in vast ranges of environmental conditions. They can be associated with plants epiphytically, endophytically, or rhizospherically. Extreme environments represent unique ecosystems that harbor novel biodiversity of fungal communities. Interest in the exploration of fungal diversity has been spurred by the fact that fungi perform numerous functions integral in sustaining the biosphere, ranging from nutrient cycling to environmental detoxification, which involves processes like augmentation, supplementation, and recycling of plant nutrients--a particularly important process in sustainable agriculture. Fungal communities from natural and extreme habitats help promote plant growth, enhance crop yield, and soil fertility via direct or indirect plant growth promoting (PGP) mechanisms of solubilization of phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, production of ammonia, hydrogen cyanides, phytohormones, Fe-chelating compounds, extracellular hydrolytic enzymes, and bioactive secondary metabolites. These PGP fungi could be used as biofertilizers, bioinoculants, and biocontrol agents in place of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in eco-friendly manners for sustainable agriculture and environments. Along with agricultural applications, medically important fungi play significant role for human health. Fungal communities are useful for sustainable environments as they are used for bioremediation which is the use of microorganisms' metabolism to degrading waste contaminants (sewage, domestic, and industrial effluents) into non-toxic or less toxic materials by natural biological processes. Fungi could be used as mycoremediation for the future of environmental sustainability. Fungi and fungal products have the biochemical and ecological capability to degrade environmental organic chemicals and to decrease the risk associated with metals, semi-metals, and noble metals either by chemical modification or by manipulating chemical bioavailability. The two volumes of "Recent Trends in Mycological Research” aim to provide an understanding of fungal communities from diverse environmental habitats and their potential applications in agriculture, medical, environments and industry. The books are useful to scientists, researchers, and students involved in microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture, molecular biology, environmental biology and related subjects.

Author : Gomaa A. M. Ali,Abdel Salam H. Makhlouf
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1704 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2023-02-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783031097102

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Handbook of Biodegradable Materials by Gomaa A. M. Ali,Abdel Salam H. Makhlouf Pdf

This Handbook discusses the recent advances in biodegradation technologies and highlights emerging sustainable materials, including environmentally friendly nano-based materials for replacing plastics. It is useful to scientists, engineers, biologists, medical doctors and provides alternative eco-friendly materials to replace the currently used ones with harmful impact on the environment and life. The chapters present different types of alternative materials in diverse areas, such as food packaging materials, materials for construction and agricultural materials. The principles and types of biodegration technologies are described in depth.

Author : Joginder Singh,Ashok Pandey,Simranjeet Singh,Vinod Kumar Garg,Praveen C. Ramamurthy
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780323916455

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Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering by Joginder Singh,Ashok Pandey,Simranjeet Singh,Vinod Kumar Garg,Praveen C. Ramamurthy Pdf

Pesticides: Human Health, Environmental Impacts and Management considers microbial degradation and environmental management of pesticides, covers microbial options as an alternative to chemical pesticides, explores plant-microbe interactions for reduced applications of pesticides in the agricultural fields, discusses the enhancement of microbial pesticides degradation, explains function of engineered microorganisms for effective pesticide degradation, describes potential indigenous/effective microbes for effective pesticide degradation processes, and presents research on microbes for sustainable agricultural and environmental practices. Provides the latest developments and progress on pesticide management through sustainable practices Describes the adverse effects of pesticides on human health and its precautionary control measures through biological agents Introduces the aspects and advances of biological technologies in the environment for sustainable management of pesticides Elaborates on advanced prospective, vide application, and modern practices of harnessing the potential of microbial resources in environment

Author : Simona A. Bălan,Thomas A. Bruton,Kimberly G. Hazard
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781837670543

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Toward a PFAS-free Future by Simona A. Bălan,Thomas A. Bruton,Kimberly G. Hazard Pdf

Author : Surajit Mondal,Papita Das,Arnab Mondal,Subhankar Paul,Jitendra Kumar Pandey,Tapas K. Das
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781003848417

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Remediation of Plastic and Microplastic Waste by Surajit Mondal,Papita Das,Arnab Mondal,Subhankar Paul,Jitendra Kumar Pandey,Tapas K. Das Pdf

This book provides recent developments and advancements in management of plastic wastes and associated challenges with it. It primarily addresses the issues of plastics that might drastically affect the lifeform in the long run and its prevention by introducing appropriate alternatives and/or finding strategies to mitigate the existing microplastic crisis using suitable approaches. It focusses on efforts on neutralizing and restricting further spread of microplastic pollution, its bioaccumulation and associated human health impacts. Features: Covers technological mitigation of plastics and microplastic wastes along with their remediation in a technical manner. Discusses advances in plastic and micro-/nano-plastic pollution and possible pathways of pollution. Demonstrates the mitigation measures to minimize such pollution loads, with a special focus on the application of nanotechnology. Reviews recycle and value-added products from the waste plastic. Focusses on development of alternate clean energy sources. This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in environmental and chemical engineering and remediation.

Author : Arun Lal Srivastav,Lata Rani,Jyotsna Kaushal,Tien Duc Pham
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2023-08-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783527841530

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Metal Organic Frameworks for Wastewater Contaminant Removal by Arun Lal Srivastav,Lata Rani,Jyotsna Kaushal,Tien Duc Pham Pdf

Metal Organic Frameworks for Wastewater Contaminant Removal Discover a groundbreaking new wastewater decontamination technology The removal of wastewater contaminants is a key aspect of the water cycle, allowing water to be fed safely back into circulation within a given ecosystem. Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are a new class of porous materials which can reversibly bind and sequester both metal ions and potentially harmful organic substances, giving them a potentially crucial role in the targeted removal of wastewater contaminants. They may also enable significant cost and energy savings over now-conventional ion exchangers in water treatment plants. Metal Organic Frameworks for Wastewater Contaminant Removal provides an accessible, practical guide to the development, evaluation, and potential applications of MOFs in maintaining the water cycle. It begins with an overview of the major metallic and non-metallic contaminants found in wastewater and their interactions with major MOF-based materials, before moving to the challenges and opportunities provided by MOFs in the pursuit of a sustainable, energy-efficient water cycle. The result is a groundbreaking resource in the ever-expanding global fight to keep water clean and safe. Metal Organic Frameworks for Wastewater Contaminant Removal readers will also find: MOF technology and its water treatment applications discussed in depth for the first time in a major publication Comparison with existing decontamination technologies and environmental risk assessment Applications for environmental as well as industrial toxicants based on recent research and on case studies Metal Organic Frameworks for Wastewater Contaminant Removal is indispensable for water chemists, chemical engineers, environmental chemists, and for any researchers or industry professionals working with water decontamination technologies.

Author : Sudhir P. Singh,Santosh Kumar Upadhyay
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119874089

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Microbial Bioreactors for Industrial Molecules by Sudhir P. Singh,Santosh Kumar Upadhyay Pdf

Microbial Bioreactors for Industrial Molecules Harness the planet’s most numerous resources with this comprehensive guide Microorganisms constitute the invisible majority of all living creatures on Earth. They are found virtually everywhere on the planet, including in environments too extreme for any larger organisms to exist. They form a hugely significant resource whose potential value for human society cannot be overlooked. The creation of microorganism- based bioreactors for the industrial production of valuable biomolecules has the potential to revolutionize a range of industries and fields. Microbial Bioreactors for Industrial Molecules provides a comprehensive introduction to these bioresources. It covers all potential approaches to the use of microbial technology and the production of high-value biomolecules for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and agricultural industries, among others. The book’s rigorous detail and global, holistic approach to harnessing the power of the planetary microbiome make it an invaluable introduction to this growing area of research and production. Readers will also find: Detailed coverage of basic, applied, biosynthetic, and translational approaches to the use of microbial technology Discussion of industrially produced microbe-borne enzymes including invertase, lipase, keratinase, protease, and more Approaches for using microbial bioreactors to generate biofuels Microbial Bioreactors for Industrial Molecules is essential for scientists and researchers in microbiology and biotechnology, as well as for professionals in the biotech industries and graduate students studying the applications of the life sciences.

Author : Sikandar I. Mulla,R. N. Bharagava
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811645747

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Enzymes for Pollutant Degradation by Sikandar I. Mulla,R. N. Bharagava Pdf

This book is about different Enzymes from various sources that play an important role in the degradation of an array of pollutants with simultaneous generation of value-added products. This is an “Edited Book” which deals a comprehensive knowledge on the role of different microorganisms/their enzymes in the degradation of pollutants, wastewater treatment with simultaneous production of value added products. It also deals the current state, perspectives and various challenges associated with the microbial/enzymatic degradation of environmental pollutants. This book will provide a profound knowledge on the importance of microorganisms/their enzymes in the degradation of pollutants like pesticides, antibiotics, toxic/hazardous chemicals, endocrine disrupting chemicals/compounds with production of value-added products like bioplastics for the sustainable development of society. It covers various existing wastewater treatment approaches using microorganisms alone and /or in combination of other methods with their merits, demerits and future prospects.

Author : Anjana Sarkar,Bhasha Sharma,Shashank Shekhar
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780323886116

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Biodegradability of Conventional Plastics by Anjana Sarkar,Bhasha Sharma,Shashank Shekhar Pdf

Biodegradability of Conventional Plastics: Opportunities, Challenges, and Misconceptions brings together innovative research on the biodegradability of conventional plastics, providing an extensive overview of approaches and strategies that may be implemented, while also highlighting other methods for alleviating the eventual environmental impact of plastics. The book begins by providing a lifecycle assessment of plastics, the environmental impact of plastic waste, and the factors that affect the biodegradability of plastics. The different categories and terminologies surrounding bio-based plastics and biodegradable plastics are then defined and explained in detail, as are the issues surrounding bioplastics. Other sections discuss biodegradability, approaches for enhanced biodegradability of various major types of plastics, including polyolefins, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polystyrene, poly(vinyl chloride), automotive plastics and composites, and agricultural plastic waste. The final part of the book focuses on further techniques and emerging areas, including the utilization of chemical additives, nanomaterials, the role of microbes in terms of microbial degradation and microbial attaching, revalorization of plastic waste through industrial biotechnology, and future opportunities and challenges. Explains the fundamentals of plastic waste, lifecycle assessment and factors that influence the biodegradability of plastics Provides novel techniques for improved biodegradability, exploring areas such as pre-treatment, chemical additives, nanomaterials and microbial degradation Addresses current challenges and limitations in relation to bio-based and biodegradable plastics, microplastics and nanoplastics from bioplastics and plastic waste

Author : Radhakrishnan E.K,Ajay Kumar,Aswani Raveendran
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323884792

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Biocontrol Mechanisms of Endophytic Microorganisms by Radhakrishnan E.K,Ajay Kumar,Aswani Raveendran Pdf

Biocontrol Mechanisms of Endophytic Microorganisms introduces endophytic microorganisms, colonization, diversity and distribution, describes the isolation and identification of endophytic microorganisms by traditional cultivation and by next generation sequencing technologies, and covers biocontrol mechanisms, bacterial priming, endophytic based methods, the significance on fungi, and metabolite based formulations. The book concludes with chapters on biofilms, microbiota and safety issues of microorganisms. The intensive use of chemicals to control these plant pathogens has resulted in negative consequences such as the release of toxic chemicals in the environment, reduced soil fertility and human health problems. Therefore, environmentally-friendly and sustainable replacement of chemical fertilizers or pesticides is highly challenging. Contains exclusive information about research on immunogenetics going on all over the world Includes all the minute and recent details that will be the prerequisite requirement for any researcher who wants to work on immunogenetics and its applications Comes fully-equipped with pictures, illustrations and tables, delivering the information in a meticulous manner that makes it more attractive to readers