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Informationen zum Autor Vineet Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering & Sciences at GD Goenka University, Gurugram, Haryana, India. He has published more than 110 scientific contributions in various fields of science and engineering, including bioremediation, phytoremediation, metagenomics, wastewater treatment, environmental monitoring, and waste management. Muhammad Bilal is an Assistant Professor in the Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, Poznan, Poland. He has published widely in areas such as environmental biotechnology, environmental bioengineering, nanotechnology, bio-catalysis, enzyme engineering, and bioremediation of hazardous and emerging pollutants. Luiz Fernando Romanholo Ferreira is an Associate Professor at Tiradentes University and a researcher at the Institute for Technology and Research (ITP), Brazil. Dr. Ferreira serves on the editorial board of the World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology and is a Review Editor for Frontiers in Microbiology . Hafiz M.N. Iqbal is a Professor in the School of Engineering and Sciences at Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico. Dr. Iqbal's research group is engaged in environmental engineering, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, materials science, enzyme engineering, bio catalysis, bioremediation, algal biotechnology, and applied biotechnology research. Klappentext Genomics Approach to BioremediationProvides insights into the various aspects of microbial genomics and biotechnology for environmental cleanupIn recent years, the application of genomics to biodegradation and bioremediation research has led to a better understanding of the metabolic capabilities of microorganisms, their interactions with hazardous and toxic chemical compounds, and their adaptability to changing environmental conditions.Genomics Approach to Bioremediation: Principles, Tools, and Emerging Technologies provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on cutting-edge technologies and approaches in bioremediation and biodegradation of environmental pollutants. Edited by prominent researchers in the field, this authoritative reference examines advanced genomics technologies, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and state-of-the-art bioinformatics tools while offering valuable insights into the unique functional attributes of different microbial communities and their impact on the removal of chemical contaminants.Each chapter includes numerous high-quality illustrations, detailed tables, extensive references, and step-by-step descriptions of various microbial metabolic pathways of degradation and biotransformation of environments containing various inorganic, metallic, organometallic, and organic hydrocarbon contaminants.* Describes methodologies and underlying theory for the remediation, detoxification, anddegradation of contaminated environments* Covers new genomics technologies that address nutrient removal, resource recovery, andother major trends in environmental cleanup* Highlights recent advances in microbial biotechnological approaches including the latestdescription of the relationship between microbes and the environment focusing on their impacton ecosystem services.* Offers perspectives on energy saving, production, sustainability, and community involvement* Discusses current challenges and future directions in the field of bioremediationGenomics Approach to Bioremediation: Principles, Tools, and Emerging Technologies is an essential resource for biochemical and environmental engineers, environmental microbiologists, academic researchers, process and treatment plant managers, policymakers, and industry professionals working in the areas of microbial degradation, bioremediation, and phytoremediation. Zusammenfassung Genomics Approach to BioremediationProvides insights into the vari...
List of contents
About the Editors xxiii
List of Contributors xxv
Preface xxxiii
Acknowledgements xxxix
Part 1 Fundamentals of Metagenomics and Bioremediation 1
1 Application of Bioremediation for Environmental Clean-Up: Issues, Recent Developments, and the Way Forward 3
Sneha Bandyopadhyay, Vivek Rana, and Subodh Kumar Maiti
1.1 Introduction 3
1.2 Bioremediation: A Sustainable Approach 4
1.3 Importance of Vegetation for Bioremediation 8
1.4 Application of Bioremediation to Clean Up Environmental Pollutants 8
1.5 Advantages and Disadvantages of Bioremediation Technology 9
1.6 Recent Advancements in Bioremediation Technology 10
1.7 Conclusion 12
References 12
2 Omics in Biomethanation and Environmental Remediation 17
Manan Kaur Ghai, Indu Shekhar Thakur, and Shaili Srivastava
2.1 Introduction 17
2.2 Feedstocks Used 18
2.3 Microbiology and Biochemical Reactions in Anaerobic Digestions 21
2.4 Omics in Biomethanation and Bioremediation 23
2.5 Role of Factors in Anaerobic Digestions in Biomethanation 26
2.6 Inhibitory Substances for Anaerobic Digestion 28
2.7 Degradation and Bioremediation of Toxic Compounds for Enhanced Production of Biomethanation 29
2.8 Circular Economy Perspective in Biogas Production 30
2.9 Conclusion 32
References 32
3 Enzyme Immobilization: An Effective Platform to Improve the Reusability and Catalytic Efficiency of Enzymes 35
Nisha Bhardwaj, Komal Agrawal, and Pradeep Verma
3.1 Introduction 35
3.2 Immobilization of Enzymes 36
3.3 Aspects Affecting the Performance of Immobilized Enzyme 37
3.4 Factors Contributing Toward the Immobilized Enzyme Activity Enhancement 40
3.5 Immobilized Enzyme Applications 44
3.6 Conclusion 44
References 46
4 Biostimulation and Bioaugmentation: Case Studies 53
Ana Maria Queijeiro López and Amanda Lys dos Santos Silva
4.1 Introduction 53
4.2 Biostimulation 54
4.3 Bioagumentation 57
4.4 Commercially Available Bioremediation Agents 63
4.5 Conclusions 65
References 65
5 Plant Microbe Synergism for Arsenic Stress Amelioration in Crop Plants 69
Vandana Anand, Jasvinder Kaur, Sonal Srivastava, Varsha Dharmesh, Vidisha Bist, Akshita Maheshwari, Sumit Yadav, and Suchi Srivastava
5.1 Introduction 69
5.2 Distribution of Arsenic in Soil and Water 70
5.3 Methods of Arsenic Remediation 71
5.4 Arsenic-Induced Toxicity in Crop Plants 73
5.5 Arsenic Remediation Through Mineral Fertilization 74
5.6 Bioremediation 76
5.7 Plant-Microbe Interaction and Their Role in Reducing As Toxicity in Crop Plants 80
5.8 Plant-Microbe Interaction as a Boon for Arsenic Remediation 82
5.9 Microbial Methylation of Arsenic in Soil and its Reduced Uptake in Plants 83
5.10 Conclusion 85
References 85
6 Metagenomic Characterization and Applications of Microbial Surfactants in Remediation of Potentially Toxic Heavy Metals for Environmental Safety: Recent Advances and Challenges 89
Geetansh Sharma, Kirti Shyam, Saurabh Thakur, Manu Yadav, Saransh Nair, Navneet Kumar, Himani Chandel, and Gaurav Saxena
6.1 Introduction 89
6.2 Biosurfactants' Characteristics 90
6.3 Classification of Biosurfactants 91
6.4 Screening of Microorganisms for Biosurfactants Production 96
6.5 Metagenomic Characterization of Biosurfactant-Producing Microorganisms 99
6.6 Biosynthesis of Biosurfactants 100
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