Microbes at Work - From Wastes to Resources (Paperback, 2010 ed.)

Among the goals of environmentally sound waste treatment is the recycling of organic wastes. The most practiced options are composting and anaerobic digestion, both processes being carried out by microorganisms. This book provides an overview of the various ways microbes are doing their job and gives the reader an impression of their potential. The sixteen chapters of this book summarize the advantages and disadvantages of treatment processes, whether they are aerobic like composting or work without oxygen like anaerobic digestion for biogas (methane) production. These chapters show the potential of microorganisms to create valuable resources from otherwise wasted materials. These resources include profitable organic, humus-like soil conditioners or fertilizer components which are often suppressive to plant diseases. Composts may thus improve soil carbon sequestration, or support sustainable agriculture by reducing the need for mineral fertilizers or pesticides. If anaerobic digestion is used, the biogas produced may replace fossil fuels. Thus, proper biological waste treatment with the help of microorganisms should contribute to a reduction of anthropogenic greenhouse gas production.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	November 2014
First published:	2010
Editors:	Heribert Insam • Ingrid Franke-Whittle • Marta Goberna
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	329
Edition:	2010 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-3-642-42430-4
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Agricultural science Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Microbiology (non-medical) > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Waste management > General
LSN:	3-642-42430-9
Barcode:	9783642424304

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