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New Trends in Removal of Heavy Metals from Industrial Wastewater (Paperback): Maulin P. Shah, Susana Rodriguez-Couto, Vineet... New Trends in Removal of Heavy Metals from Industrial Wastewater (Paperback)
Maulin P. Shah, Susana Rodriguez-Couto, Vineet Kumar
R4,913 Discovery Miles 49 130 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

New Trends in Removal of Heavy Metals from Industrial Wastewater covers the applicable technologies relating to the removal of heavy metals from wastewater and new and emerging trends in the field, both at the laboratory and industrial scale. Sections explore new environmentally friendly technologies, the principles of sustainable development, the main factors contributing to heavy metal removal from wastewater, methods and procedures, materials (especially low-cost materials originated from industrial and agricultural waste), management of wastewater containing heavy metals and wastewater valorization, recycling, environmental impact, and wastewater policies for post heavy metal removal. This book is an advanced and updated vision of existing heavy metal removal technologies with their limitations and challenges and their potential application to remove heavy metals/environmental pollutants through advancements in bioremediation. Finally, sections also cover new trends and advances in environmental bioremediation with recent developments in this field by an application of chemical/biochemical and environmental biotechnology.

Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 114 (Hardcover): Geoffrey M. Gadd, Sima Sariaslani Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 114 (Hardcover)
Geoffrey M. Gadd, Sima Sariaslani
R4,393 R3,679 Discovery Miles 36 790 Save R714 (16%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 114 continues the comprehensive reach of this widely read and authoritative review source in microbiology. Users will find invaluable references and information on a variety of areas relating to the topic of microbiology, with this release focusing on recent advances in the biosynthesis of isoprenoids in the engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Microbiome Stimulants for Crops - Mechanisms and Applications (Paperback): James White, Ajay Kumar, Samir Droby Microbiome Stimulants for Crops - Mechanisms and Applications (Paperback)
James White, Ajay Kumar, Samir Droby
R5,293 Discovery Miles 52 930 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Microbiome Stimulants for Crops: Mechanisms and Applications provides the latest developments in the real-world development and application of these crop management alternatives in a cost-effective, yield protective way. Sections address questions of research, development and application, with insights into recent legislative efforts in Europe and the United States. The book includes valuable information regarding mechanisms and the practical information needed to support the growing microbial inoculant and biostimulant industry, thus helping focus scientific research in new directions.

Handbook of Advanced Approaches Towards Pollution Prevention and Control - Volume 1: Conventional and Innovative Technology,... Handbook of Advanced Approaches Towards Pollution Prevention and Control - Volume 1: Conventional and Innovative Technology, and Assessment Techniques for Pollution Prevention and Control (Paperback)
Rehab O. Abdel Rahman, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
R4,717 Discovery Miles 47 170 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Handbook of Advanced Approaches towards Pollution Prevention and Control, Volume One: Conventional and Innovative Technology, and Assessment Techniques for Pollution Prevention and Control condenses all relevant information on pollution prevention and control in a single source. This handbook (Volume One of Two) covers the principles of pollution prevention and control technologies, recent advances in pollution prevention, control technologies and their sustainability, modernization in pollution prevention, and control technologies for future and next generation pollution prevention. This book is an indispensable resource for researchers and academic staff in chemical and process engineering, safety engineering, environmental engineering, biotechnology and materials engineering.

Handbook of Advanced Approaches Towards Pollution Prevention and Control - Volume 2: Legislative Measures and Sustainability... Handbook of Advanced Approaches Towards Pollution Prevention and Control - Volume 2: Legislative Measures and Sustainability for Pollution Prevention and Control (Paperback)
Rehab O. Abdel Rahman, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
R4,712 Discovery Miles 47 120 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Handbook of Advanced Approaches towards Pollution Prevention and Control, Volume Two: Legislative Measures and Sustainability for Pollution Prevention and Control condenses all relevant information on pollution prevention and control in a single source. This handbook (Volume Two of Two) covers the principals of pollution prevention and control technologies, recent advances in pollution prevention, control technologies and their sustainability, modernization in pollution prevention and control technologies for future and next generation of pollution prevention and control technologies. The book is an indispensable resource for researchers and academic staff in chemical and process engineering, safety engineering, environmental engineering, biotechnology, and materials engineering.

The Beans and the Peas - From Orphan to Mainstream Crops (Paperback): Aditya Pratap, Sanjeev Gupta The Beans and the Peas - From Orphan to Mainstream Crops (Paperback)
Aditya Pratap, Sanjeev Gupta
R4,984 Discovery Miles 49 840 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Beans and the Peas: From Orphan to Mainstream Crops presents a comprehensive literature resource on the most important food legume crops previously known as "orphans," but which are increasingly becoming mainstream as their production opportunities have been improved through genetic improvement and biotechnology, and their role as an important nutrient source gains urgency. This book focuses on 12 important food legumes and discusses all relevant aspects on their economic importance, crop statistics, botany, and their general description. It also provides exhaustive information on plant genetic resources and their use, genetic improvement, resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, improved varieties, agronomy, seed system, and use of information and communication tools in each individual food legume. Development of innovative biotechnological tools, genetic transformation, and the genome sequencing information has also been covered in each chapter providing the readers with state-of-the-art information on pulses. All chapters have been supported by relevant figures, illustrations, and tables, which make the contents accessible and easy to understand. Each of the chapters has been authored by globally known scientists/researchers presenting up-to-date information on various aspects of food legumes. This book provides a current and comprehensive treatise to the readers and will be tremendously helpful in furthering their academic and research pursuits.

Advances in Microbial Physiology Volume 77, Volume 77 (Hardcover): Robert K. Poole Advances in Microbial Physiology Volume 77, Volume 77 (Hardcover)
Robert K. Poole
R4,940 R4,136 Discovery Miles 41 360 Save R804 (16%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Advances in Microbial Physiology, Volume 77, the latest release in this ongoing series, continues the long tradition of topical, important, cutting-edge reviews in microbiology. The updated release contains updates in the field, with comprehensive chapters covering Microbubble Intensification of Bioprocessing, Bacterial cellulose: biosynthesis, production, and applications, Microbial energy management - a product of three broad tradeoffs, and more.

Controlled Release Fertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture (Paperback): F.B Lewu, Tatiana Volova, Sabu Thomas, Rakhimol K.R. Controlled Release Fertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture (Paperback)
F.B Lewu, Tatiana Volova, Sabu Thomas, Rakhimol K.R.
R2,677 Discovery Miles 26 770 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Controlled Release Fertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture provides a comprehensive examination of precision fertilizer applications using the 4-R approach-the right amount of fertilizer at the right time to the right plant at the correct stage of plant growth. This volume consolidates detailed information on each aspect of controlled release fertilizers, including up-to-date literature citations, the current market for controlled release fertilizers and patents. Presenting the tremendous advances in experimental and theoretical studies on sustainable agriculture and related areas, this book provides in-depth insight into state-of-the-art controlled release mechanisms of fertilizers, techniques, and their use in sustainable agriculture. Conventional release mechanisms have historically meant waste of fertilizers and the adverse effects of that waste on the environment. Controlled release delivery makes significant strides in enhancing fertilizer benefit to the target plant, while protecting the surrounding environment and increasing sustainability.

Recent Developments in Applied Microbiology and Biochemistry - Volume 2 (Paperback): Buddolla Viswanath Recent Developments in Applied Microbiology and Biochemistry - Volume 2 (Paperback)
Buddolla Viswanath
R3,251 Discovery Miles 32 510 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Recent Developments in Applied Microbiology and Biochemistry, Vol. 2, provides a comprehensive treatment and understanding on application oriented microbial concepts, giving readers insights into recent developments in microbial biotechnology and medical, agricultural and environmental microbiology.

Microbial Biotechnology in Food and Health (Paperback): Ramesh C. Ray Microbial Biotechnology in Food and Health (Paperback)
Ramesh C. Ray
R4,724 Discovery Miles 47 240 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Microbial Biotechnology in Food and Health Science, volume one in the Applied Biotechnology Reviews series, offers two unique sections within the theme of genomics and bioprocessing and the bioengineering of microorganisms in the role of food science and human health. This volume provides review articles as the basis supporting biotechnological research useful to a wide scope of research initiatives. Important relevant information on genomics, proteomics and metabolomics are included as well as the emerging interdisciplinary area of synthetic biology which enables the metabolic engineering of microorganisms to produce pharmaceuticals. Applied Biotechnology Reviews is a series aimed at bringing all aspects of biotechnology as it is applied to food science - from agriculture through product processing into focus through topical volumes. Each volume will cover a relevant application approach in industrial biotechnology.

Management of Concentrate from Desalination Plants (Paperback): Nikolay Voutchkov, Gisela Kaiser Management of Concentrate from Desalination Plants (Paperback)
Nikolay Voutchkov, Gisela Kaiser
R4,445 Discovery Miles 44 450 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Management of Concentrate from Desalination Plants provides an overview of the alternatives for managing concentrate generated by brackish water and seawater desalination plants, as well as site-specific factors involved in the selection of the most viable alternative for a given project, and the environmental permitting requirements and studies associated with their implementation. The book focuses on widely used alternatives for disposal of concentrate, including discharge to surface water bodies; disposal to the wastewater collection system; deep well injection; land application; evaporation; and zero liquid discharge. Direct discharge through new outfall; discharge through existing wastewater treatment plant outfall; and co-disposal with the cooling water of existing coastal power plant are thoroughly described, and design guidance for the use of these concentrate disposal alternatives is presented with engineers and practitioners in the field of desalination in mind. Key advantages, disadvantages, environmental impact issues, and possible solutions are presented for each discharge alternative. Easy-to-use graphs depicting construction costs as a function of concentrate flow rate are provided for all key concentrate management alternatives.

Current Trends and Future Developments on (Bio-) Membranes - Recent Achievements in Wastewater and Water Treatments... Current Trends and Future Developments on (Bio-) Membranes - Recent Achievements in Wastewater and Water Treatments (Paperback)
Angelo Basile, Kamran Ghasemzadeh
R4,844 Discovery Miles 48 440 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Water is the most valuable resource for all human development. With increasing global population the demand for water increases whereas the sources of clean water are decreasing. recycling and reuse of wastewater has become an imperative which demands the development of new, efficient and environmentally friendly treatment methods. Current Trends and Future Developments in (Bio-) Membranes: Recent Achievements in Wastewater and Water Treatments provides a comprehensive coverage of the existing wastewater treatment including, but not exclusively, membrane-based methods. The book presents most common used methods compares and evaluates them depending on their particular application. It illustrates many aspects of the various treatment systems used in water and wastewater purification and lists the advantages of membrane-based methods to non-membrane based technologies. This book focuses on introducing, applications, advantages/disadvantages, evaluating of membrane-based technologies and comparing it with other non-membrane based systems. It also analyses the various limitations of each method. Hence, the book is a key reference text for R&D managers in industry interested in the development of water/waste treatment technologies as well as academic researchers and postgraduate students working in the wider area of the strategic treatment, separation and purification processes.

Material-Microbes Interactions - Environmental Biotechnological Perspective (Paperback): Nabin Aryal, Yifeng Zhang, Sunil A.... Material-Microbes Interactions - Environmental Biotechnological Perspective (Paperback)
Nabin Aryal, Yifeng Zhang, Sunil A. Patil, Deepak Pant
R3,672 Discovery Miles 36 720 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Material-Microbes Interactions: Environmental Biotechnological Perspective brings great insights into microbes-material interactions, biofilm formation, and emerging bioprocess within the field of applied biotechnology. The book systematically summarizes the fundamental principles, the state-of-the-art in microbes-material interaction, and its application in bioprocess and environmental technology development. Understanding the fundamental processes of biofilm formation, the role of material to exchange the energy with microbes, biofilm matrix, and optimization of the biofilm formation process is useful to everyone involved with bioprocess development. This book will be of significant interest to environmental technology developers, researchers, university professors, policymakers, graduate and postgraduate students and other stakeholders. Interestingly, academic institutions, wastewater treatment plants, and research centers have upscaled biofilm-based environmental technologies, such as moving bed bioreactors, microalgae, tricking bed reactors, biofilters, and bioelectrochemical process as promising environmental technologies.

Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Hardcover): Dean Watson Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Hardcover)
Dean Watson
R3,570 R3,227 Discovery Miles 32 270 Save R343 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Activated Transcription of the Glycolytic Enzyme Genes of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae - The Chromatin Structures of TP11 and... Activated Transcription of the Glycolytic Enzyme Genes of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae - The Chromatin Structures of TP11 and Mechanisms of RAP1P Mediated Activation (Hardcover)
Jeffrey Smerage
R2,236 Discovery Miles 22 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Bacteriology. A Manual for Studennts and Practitioners (Hardcover): Frederick Carl 1873- Zapffe Bacteriology. A Manual for Studennts and Practitioners (Hardcover)
Frederick Carl 1873- Zapffe
R973 Discovery Miles 9 730 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Genetics and Breeding for Disease Resistance of Livestock (Paperback): Aruna Pal, A.K. Chakravarty Genetics and Breeding for Disease Resistance of Livestock (Paperback)
Aruna Pal, A.K. Chakravarty
R4,260 Discovery Miles 42 600 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Genetics and Breeding for Disease Resistance of Livestock is a solid resource that combines important information on the underlying genetic causes and governing factors for disease resistance in food animals and applications for breeding purposes. It describes genomics at each species level to help researchers and students understand disease resistance and immunology using genomics and its application in breeding for disease resistance. This useful reference makes it easy for readers to understand and undergo further research in immunology and disease resistance for livestock. It includes novel applications and research material that is ideal for students, teachers, academicians and researchers.

Organic Farming - Global Perspectives and Methods (Paperback, 2nd edition): Sarath Chandran, Unni M.R, Sabu Thomas, D K Meena Organic Farming - Global Perspectives and Methods (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Sarath Chandran, Unni M.R, Sabu Thomas, D K Meena
R5,219 Discovery Miles 52 190 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Organic Farming: Global Perspectives and Methods, Second Edition provides the core definition and concepts of organic farming, also addressing current challenges and goals. The book provides a comprehensive resource, from sustainability to influences on the ecosystem, including the significance of seed, soil, water and weed management, and other important aspects. In addition, it presents advancements in the field and insights on the future. This fully revised and updated edition expands coverage to include important economic considerations, understanding the influence of nanotechnology on organic farming, vertical farming, organic farming and livestock management, as well as the future of organic farming. Written by a team of global experts to provide current concepts of organic farming, this resource is valuable for researchers, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows from academia and research institutions.

New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Microbial Biofilms - Current Research and Future... New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Microbial Biofilms - Current Research and Future Trends in Microbial Biofilms (Paperback)
M. K. Yadav, Bhim Pratap Singh
R4,467 Discovery Miles 44 670 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Microbial Biofilms is divided into three sections: microbial adhesion/biofilms in medical settings, microbial adhesion/biofilms in agriculture, and microbial adhesion/biofilm in the environment and industry. Chapters cover adhesion and biofilm formation by pathogenic microbes on tissue and on indwelling medical devices, including sections on human infections, microbial communication during biofilm mode of growth, host defense and antimicrobial resistance, and more. Other sections cover the biofilms of agriculturally important and environmental friendly microbes, including biofilm formation on plants, in soil, and in aquatic environments. Finally, the latest scientific research on microbial adhesion and biofilm formation in the environment and in industry is covered.

ISE Prescott's Microbiology (Paperback, 12th edition): Joanne Willey, Kathleen Sandman, Dorothy Wood ISE Prescott's Microbiology (Paperback, 12th edition)
Joanne Willey, Kathleen Sandman, Dorothy Wood
R1,944 Discovery Miles 19 440 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The author team of Prescott's Microbiology continues to provide a modern approach to microbiology using evolution as a framework. This new 12th edition integrates impactful new changes to include a fresh new design to engage students and important content updates including SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 which are prominently featured, taxonomic schemes that have been extensively revised, recent epidemiological data, and mRNA vaccines which just scrapes the surface of this new edition.

Microbial Endophytes - Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture (Paperback): Ajay Kumar, Vipin Kumar Singh Microbial Endophytes - Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture (Paperback)
Ajay Kumar, Vipin Kumar Singh
R4,708 Discovery Miles 47 080 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Microbial Endophytes: Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture discusses the practical and theoretical aspects regarding the use of endophytic microorganisms in agriculture, providing insights on the biotechnological applications associated with long-term crop production. Chapters deal with the various aspects of endophytic microorganisms, including isolation, enumeration, characterization procedures, diversity analysis, and their role as biofertilizer, biocontrol agent and microbial inoculants. Framed to discuss the present and future potential of microbial endophytes in biotic and abiotic stress management, bioremediation, bioactive compounds production, and in nanotechnology, this book provides a single-volume resource that will be valuable to academics and researchers interested in microbiology, agricultural sciences and biotechnology.

Food Applications of Nanotechnology, Volume 88 (Hardcover): Loong-Tak Lim, Michael A Rogers Food Applications of Nanotechnology, Volume 88 (Hardcover)
Loong-Tak Lim, Michael A Rogers
R5,653 R4,733 Discovery Miles 47 330 Save R920 (16%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Food Applications of Nanotechnology, Volume 88, consolidates the literature on recent developments in nanotechnology, addressing production, safety and nutritional aspects pertaining to foods and nutraceuticals. Chapters in this new release include Assembled protein nanoparticles in food and nutrition applications, Nano-scale carbohydrate Materials in food/nutrition/agricultural applications, Nanotechnology-based colloidal delivery systems in foods, Electrospinning and Electrospraying in food, Bioavailability of nanotechnology-based bioactives and nutraceuticals, and more.

Taxonomic Guide to Infectious Diseases - Understanding the Biologic Classes of Pathogenic Organisms (Paperback, 2nd edition):... Taxonomic Guide to Infectious Diseases - Understanding the Biologic Classes of Pathogenic Organisms (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Jules J. Berman
R3,215 Discovery Miles 32 150 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Taxonomic Guide to Infectious Diseases: Understanding the Biologic Classes of Pathogenic Organisms, Second Edition tackles the complexity of clinical microbiology by assigning every infectious organism to one of 40+ taxonomic classes and providing a description of the defining traits that apply to all the organisms within each class. This edition is an updated, revised and greatly expanded guide to the classes of organisms that infect humans. This book will provide students and clinicians alike with a simplified way to understand the complex fields of clinical microbiology and parasitology.

Advances in Microbial Physiology, Volume 74 (Hardcover): Robert K. Poole Advances in Microbial Physiology, Volume 74 (Hardcover)
Robert K. Poole
R4,980 R4,176 Discovery Miles 41 760 Save R804 (16%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Advances in Microbial Physiology, Volume 74, the latest release in this ongoing series, continues the long tradition of topical, important, cutting-edge reviews in microbiology. The book contains updates in the field, with comprehensive chapters covering The electrifying physiology of Geobacter bacteria 30 years on, Adaptive morphogenesis in bacteria, Bacterial energetics and respiratory metabolism, Bacteria respiration during infection, Regulation of Organohalide Respiration, Bioenergetics of Campylobacter jejuni, Formate Hydrogenlyases, Bioenergetical Aspects of the Bacterial and Archaeal Hydrogen Metabolism, and more.

Microbiology and Biotechnology (Hardcover): Dean Watson Microbiology and Biotechnology (Hardcover)
Dean Watson
R3,439 R3,109 Discovery Miles 31 090 Save R330 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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