Environmental microbiology and biotechnology. Volume 1, Biovalorization of solid wastes and wastewater treatment / Anoop Singh, Shaili Srivastava, Dheeraj Rathore, Deepak Pant, editors.

This book provides up-to-date information on the state of the art in applications of biotechnological and microbiological tools for protecting the environment. Written by leading international experts, it discusses potential applications of biotechnological and microbiological techniques in solid wa...

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Other Authors: Singh, Anoop, Srivastava, Shaili, Rathore, Dheeraj, Pant, Deepak
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer, 2020.
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • Contents
  • Editors and Contributors
  • About the Editors
  • Contributors
  • 1: Perspectives of Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Waste Management
  • 1.3 Bioremediation
  • 1.4 Xenobiotics
  • 1.5 Health and Hygiene
  • 1.6 Biological Control
  • 1.7 Biofertilizer
  • 1.8 Socio-Economic Relevance
  • 1.9 Risk Assessment
  • 1.10 Conclusion
  • References
  • Part I: Solid Waste Management
  • 2: Towards Waste Valorization: A Promising and Sustainable Approach of Waste Management
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Potential of Waste as a Resource
  • 2.3 Waste Valorization to Produce Biofuels
  • 2.3.1 Bioethanol
  • 2.3.2 Biohydrogen
  • 2.3.3 Biogas
  • 2.4 Conclusion
  • References
  • 3: Bioplastics: A Green Approach Toward Sustainable Environment
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Green Polymer from Solid Waste
  • 3.2.1 Suitable Solid Waste
  • 3.2.2 Production Techniques and Constraints
  • 3.2.3 Factors Affecting Degradation Behavior
  • 3.3 Application of Green Polymer
  • 3.4 Application of Bioplastics
  • 3.5 Sustainability of Green Polymer
  • 3.6 Conclusion
  • References
  • 4: Microbial Procession During Decomposition of Organic Wastes
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Generation of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)
  • 4.3 Municipal Solid Waste Management in India
  • 4.4 Composting for Waste Management
  • 4.5 Role of Microorganisms in Decomposition
  • 4.5.1 Bacteria in Decomposition
  • 4.5.1.1 Bacterial Enzymes
  • 4.5.2 Fungi in Decomposition
  • 4.5.2.1 Fungal Enzyme Production During Composting
  • 4.6 Molecular Characterisation of Efficient Composting Bacteria
  • 4.7 Application of Bacteria and Fungi in MSW Management
  • 4.8 Future Prospects
  • 4.9 Conclusion
  • References
  • 5: Electronic Waste Management: Challenges and Opportunities
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.1.1 E-waste Scenario in Developing and Developed Countries
  • 5.2 Types of WEEE or E-waste
  • 5.3 Biological/Microbiological Remediation Techniques
  • 5.3.1 Bioleaching
  • 5.3.2 Biosorption
  • 5.3.3 Bioaccumulation
  • 5.3.4 Biotransformation
  • 5.3.5 Phytoremediation
  • 5.3.5.1 Phytoextraction
  • 5.3.5.2 Phytofiltration
  • 5.3.5.3 Phytovolatilization
  • 5.3.5.4 Phytostabilization
  • 5.3.5.5 Biomining
  • 5.4 Lab-Scale and Pilot Studies
  • 5.5 Conclusion
  • References
  • 6: Heavy Metal Pollution: An Insight Towards Its Infiltration, Impact and Remediation
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Heavy Metal Ingression into the Soil Ecosystem
  • 6.2.1 Natural Sources
  • 6.2.2 Agricultural Sources
  • 6.2.3 Industrial Sources
  • 6.3 Metabolic Destabilization Due to Heavy Metals in the Living System
  • 6.3.1 Cadmium
  • 6.3.2 Copper
  • 6.3.3 Fluoride
  • 6.3.4 Zinc
  • 6.3.5 Lead
  • 6.3.6 Arsenic
  • 6.3.7 Mercury
  • 6.4 Microbial Remediation of Heavy Metal Poisoning
  • 6.4.1 Physical Methods
  • 6.4.2 Chemical methods
  • 6.4.3 Biological Remediation
  • 6.4.3.1 Microbial Remediation