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Waterborne Pathogens: Detection and Treatment delivers the tools and techniques on how to identify these contaminates and apply the most effective technology for their removal and treatment. Written for researchers and practicing professionals, the book starts with a brief, but readable, review of ubiquitous waterborne pathogens (primarily viruses, bacterial and parasitic protozoa). This coverage is followed by an in-depth discussion of the latest detection and treatment technologies, ranging from Biosensors, to Nanoconjugates, Membrane Based Technologies and Nanotechnology Treatment. Engineers and scientist will find this to be a valuable reference on cutting-edge techniques for suppling safe drinking water across the globe.
List of contents
1. Emerging waterborne pathogens in the context of climate change: Vibrio cholerae as a case study
2. Ubiquitous waterborne pathogens
3. Waterborne pathogens: review of outbreaks in developing nations
4. Treatment of waterborne pathogens by reverse Osmosis
5. Treatment of waterborne pathogens by Microfiltration
6. Filtration and chemical treatment of waterborne Pathogens
7. Biofiltration technique for removal of waterborne Pathogens
8. Thermal methods, ultraviolet radiation, and ultrasonic waves for the treatment of waterborne pathogens
9. Heat, solar pasteurization, and ultraviolet radiation treatment for removal of waterborne pathogens
10. Bioaugmentation for the treatment of waterborne pathogen contamination water
11. Chemical treatment for removal of waterborne Pathogens
12. Molecular tools for the detection of waterborne Pathogens
13. Biosensors/molecular tools for detection of waterborne pathogens
14. Drug and multidrug resistance in waterborne Pathogens
15. Sorption as effective and economical method of waterborne pathogens removal
16. Methods used in situ for removal of waterborne Pathogens
17. Effective control of waterborne pathogens by aquatic plants
18. Nanoconjugates for detection of waterborne bacterial pathogens
19. Nanomaterials for removal of waterborne pathogens: opportunities and challenges
20. Applications of carbon nanotubes for controlling waterborne pathogens
21. Nanofiltration technology for removal of pathogens present in drinking water
About the author
Dr. Prasad is Emeritus Professor, School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad (India). He has made outstanding contributions to the fields of bioremediation, bioresources, biomass energy sources, bioeconomy, and to the broad field of environmental biotechnology, all of which are his main areas of expertise. Dr. Prasad has served the Government of India’s Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change as a member of various advisory committees on biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services, pollution control and abatement, environmental information systems and bioremediation of contaminated sites. He is an active visiting scientist for several international universities.Dr. hab. Anna Grobelak is a Professor at the Częstochowa University of Technology, specializing in environmental protection, biodegradation, microbiology, and environmental chemistry. Her research focuses on advanced wastewater treatment technologies, pharmaceutical removal, microplastic analysis, and the application of cold plasma in treatment processes. Prof. Grobelak collaborates with various research institutions worldwide, enabling knowledge exchange and the development of innovative environmental solutions for both the fields of biotechnology and sustainable waste management.
