Biotechnological Strategies for Effective Remediation of Polluted Soils (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

This book presents a comprehensive collection of various in situ and ex-situ soil remediation regimes that employ natural or genetically modified microbes, plants, and animals for the biodegradation of toxic compounds or hazardous waste into simpler non-toxic products. These techniques are demonstrated to be functionally effective in connection with physical, chemical, and biological strategies. Soil and water contamination through heavy metals, hydrocarbons and radioactive wastes is of global concern, as these factors have cumulative effects on the environment and human health through food-chain contamination. The book discusses the utilization of algae, plants, plant-associated bacteria, fungi (endophytic or rhizospheric) and certain lower animals for the sustainable bioremediation of organic and inorganic pollutants. In addition, it explores a number of more recent techniques like biochar and biofilms for carbon sequestration, soil conditioning and remediation, and water remediation. It highlights a number of recent advances in nanobioremediation, an emerging technology based on biosynthetic nanoparticles. Lastly, it presents illustrative case studies and highlights the successful treatment of polluted soils by means of these strategies.

General

Imprint:	Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of origin:	Singapore
Release date:	November 2018
First published:	2018
Authors:	Bhupendra Koul • Pooja Taak
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	240
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-981-13-2419-2
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > Pollution control Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Geology & the lithosphere > Soil science, sedimentology Books > Professional & Technical > Biochemical engineering > Biotechnology > General
LSN:	981-13-2419-0
Barcode:	9789811324192

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