Description

The purpose of this book is to present the reasonable manifestation of the realistic biological approaches currently employed in environmental biotechnology to address environmental problems. It covers the latest research by prominent scientists and researchers in this fast growing field. This most recent and updated book deals with various aspects of recent advances, current trends and practical applications on the understanding of microbial interactions, exploration of microbes in extreme environments, applications of nano materials for water remediation, impact of toxicants on microbial communities and soil bioprocesses, production of biofuel from microalgae, algal industrial waste treatment, reduction of tannery waste water pollution, phytoremediation of organic chemo pollutants, bioconversion of palm oil and sugar industry wastes, environmental influence on postharvest deterioration of fruits, soil remediation, ecological restoration, heavy metal pollution, radioactive waste materials, dehalogenation, and biore mediation of xenobiotics using fungi. The book covers both the basic fundamentals and biochemical processes involved, as well as the technologies themselves within different areas of application. As part of the framework, it also provides a thorough description of the character of pollution and pollution control, and there are chapters on more modern approaches to the subject, such as integrated environmental biotechnology and genetic tools - all in all a complete introduction to the study of environmental biotechnology. There is no doubt that this book will be one of inspiration for all professionals in the field. It is a very good framework for understanding the complex nature of processes and technology, and as such it will be useful for researchers, practitioners and other parties who need a working knowledge of this fascinating subject. Intended as a text for the students of M.Sc. (Environmental Science), B.Tech and M.Tech (Environmental Engineering), B.Tech. (Biotechnology) and B.Sc. (Biotechnology), this thoroughly revised Third Edition incorporates the latest advances and trends in Environmental Biotechnology. The text focuses on the utilization of modern biological and biochemical tools, such as Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), cell biological methods, biosensors, bioplastics and bio-fuels. It explains how to conserve the rapidly dwindling bio-resources and judiciously exploit the bio-sphere and also projects the future possibilities of this technology in the 21st century. This book can also serve as a useful guide to research scholars and practising professionals. This book is also targeted for graduate-level courses in curricula that exploit microbiological processes for environmental quality control. The book is appropriate as a text for upper-level undergraduate courses and as a comprehensive resource for those engaged in professional practice and research involving environmental biot