Environmental Biotechnology - Principles and Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996)

Biotechnology offers a natural' way of addressing environmental problems, ranging from identification of biohazards to bioremediation techniques for industrial, agricultural and municipal effluents and residues. Biotechnology is also a crucial element in the paradigm of sustainable development'. This collection of 66 papers, by authors from 20 countries spanning 4 continents, addresses many of these issues. The material presented will interest scientists, engineers, and others in industry, government and academia. It incorporates both introductory and advanced aspects of the subject matter, which includes water, air and soil treatment, biosensor and biomonitoring technology, genetic engineering of microorganisms, and policy issues in applying biotechnology to environmental problems. The papers present a variety of aspects ranging from current state-of-the-art research, to examples of applications of these technologies.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Release date:	December 2010
First published:	1996
Editors:	Murray Moo- Young • W.A. Anderson • A.M. Chakrabarty
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 39mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	768
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
ISBN-13:	978-90-481-4657-4
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > Pollution control Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Geology & the lithosphere > Soil science, sedimentology Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Applied ecology > General Books > Professional & Technical > Industrial chemistry & manufacturing technologies > Industrial chemistry > General
LSN:	90-481-4657-7
Barcode:	9789048146574

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