Phytoremediation Potential of Perennial Grasses

Erscheinungsjahr 2020
ISBN: 978-0-12-817732-7
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, 392 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 467 g

Phytoremediation Potential of Perennial Grasses provides readers with the knowledge to select specific perennial grass species according to site-specific needs. In addition, it demonstrates the potential opportunities for grass-based phytoremediation to yield phytoproducts, especially biomass-based bioenergy and aromatic essential oils as a green economy while in the process of remediating contaminated sites. The book brings together recent and established knowledge on different aspects of grass-based phytoremediation, providing this information in a single source that offers a cutting-edge synthesis of scientific and experiential knowledge on polluted site restoration that is useful for both practitioners and scientists in environmental science and ecology.

Zielgruppe

Environmental scientists and ecologists

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pandey, Vimal Chandra

Singh, D.P.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Luftreinhaltung
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Botanik Pflanzenökologie
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltverschmutzung, Umweltkriminalität, Umweltrecht
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Angewandte Ökologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Ökologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1: Perennial grasses in phytoremediation-challenges and opportunities

2: Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash- more than a promising crop in phytoremediation

3: The potential of sewan grass (Lasiurus sindicus henr.) in phytoremediation-an endangered grass species of desert

4: Miscanthus-a perennial energy grass in phytoremediation

5: Phragmites species - promising perennial grasses for phytoremediation and biofuel production

6: Feasibilty of festuca rubra L. native grass in phytoremediation

7: Reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea L.)-Coupling phytoremediation with biofuel production

8: Switchgrass-an asset for phytoremediation and bioenergy production

9: Cymbopogon flexuosus-an essential oil-bearing aromatic grass for phytoremediation

10: Saccharum spp.-potential role in ecorestoration and biomass production

11: Bermuda grass-Its role in ecological restoration and biomass production

12: Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis (Carrière) J.Houz.)-One of the most valuable bamboo species for phytoremediation

13: The application of Calamagrostis epigejos (L.) Roth. in phytoremediation technologies

14: Potential of napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach.) for phytoremediation and biofuel production

15: Role of microbes in grass-based phytoremediation

16: Case studies of perennial grasses-Phytoremediation (holistic approach)

Über Autor(innen)

Pandey, Vimal Chandra
Dr. Vimal Chandra Pandey is an applied research scientist of phyto- and phycoremediation at Chandigarh University, India. He obtained his PhD from Dr. RML Avadh University and conducted post-doctoral research at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, India. Dr. Pandey's research focuses on the remediation and management of polluted sites using ecologically and socio-economically valuable plants and algae. His work focuses strongly on restoring ecosystem services and developing a bio-based economy in support of the UN SDGs. Dr. Pandey is a member of the IUCN commission on Ecosystem Management and the National Academy of Sciences, India. He is the author and editor of several books, including Elsevier's Algae and Aquatic Macrophytes in Cities, Bioremediation of Pollutants, and more.

Singh, D.P.
Dr. Singh is Professor of Environmental Science and past director of the USIC at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar (Central) University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He completed his Post-doctoral Research from University College of Swansea, U.K. His research area is bioremediation and phytoremediation of contaminated sites. His research highlighting the transformation of waste into useful product by using biological resources deserves special attention as it is considered future technology for sustainable environmental development. Dr. Singh has published his research findings in international peer-reviewed journals. He has had 101+ research publication in reputed journals, 28 book chapters, and five books.