Environmental Biotechnology - Fundamentals to Modern Techniques

This book approaches the topic of environmental biotechnology in a clear, integrated, and meaningful way, covering both the fundamentals and biochemical processes involved including technologies. It also provides thorough description of the pollution and pollution control & role of microbes in different ecosystems and deterioration processes.

List of contents

Part -I: BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES, POLLUTION AND POLLUTION CONTROL
1: BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES
2: WATER POLLUTION
3: SOIL POLLUTION
4: AIR POLLUTION
Part -II: BIOREMEDIATION
5: Ex Situ Bioremediation Technologies
6: DECOMPOSITION OF PLANT CELL WALL STRUCTURES
7: MICROORGANISMS AND METAL POLLUTANTS
8: BIOMINING/BIOLEACHING
9: MICROORGANISMS AND ORGANIC POLLUTANTS
10: BIODEGRADATION OF PETROLEUM AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
11: MICROBIAL DEGRADATION OF CHLORINATED AROMATIC COMPOUNDS
12: BIODEGRADATION OF AZO DYES
13: BIOSURFACTANTS
14: BIOSENSORS AS ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORS
Part - III: WASTES AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
15: DOMESTIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT
16: WASTEWATER FROM FOOD INDUSTRIES
17: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
18: E-WASTE MANAGEMENT
19: INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
20: COMPOSTING OF ORGANIC WASTES
21: VERMICOMPOSTING
22: BIOGAS PRODUCTION

About the author

Sibi G received his Ph.D. degree in 2010 from Bangalore University, Bangalore. He is the recipient of research projects from University Grants Commission, New Delhi, and Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology, Bangalore. He has written two books and published more than 100 research articles in peer-reviewed journals. He has also participated in a range of forums on life sciences and presented various academic as well as research-based papers.

Product details

• Authors: Sibi G, Sibi (Indian Academy Degree College (Autonomous G
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.03.2025
• EAN: 9781032224503
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3222450-3
• No. of pages: 376
• Series: Emerging Materials and Technologies
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Chemical engineering; SCIENCE / Biotechnology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Microbiology, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, MEDICAL / Biotechnology, molecular biology, biotechnology, Science / Environmental Science, Waste Management, Chemical Engineering, Civil engineering, surveying & building, Water industries, Energy industries and utilities, Civil engineering, surveying and building, Industrial chemistry and chemical engineering