Bioremediation

Green Solution of Environmental Pollutants
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-33116-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 252 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

This book offers a comprehensive study examining bioremediation principles covering in-situ and ex-situ processes for environmental pollutant treatment. It covers heavy metal toxicity effects and corresponding bioremediation strategies, xenobiotic compound biodegradation including plastics and hydrocarbons, and nanobioremediation technologies and further includes:

- Comprehensive examination of bioremediation principles and concepts covering both in-situ and ex-situ treatment processes for environmental pollutant management

- Detailed analysis of biodegradation mechanisms including bacterial growth kinetics, acclimation processes, and step-by-step bioremediation methodologies

- Investigation of phytoremediation concepts and mechanisms for heavy metal detoxification with emphasis on plant-based environmental restoration techniques

- Study of lignocellulosic waste degradation through enzymatic processes and bacterial degradation studies for environmental safety applications

- Analysis of heavy metal toxicity effects on plants, aquatic environments, and human health with corresponding bioremediation strategies and biomining applications

This title has been co-published with Elite Publishing House. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in India.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate, Professional Reference, and Undergraduate Advanced

Autoren/Hrsg.

Singh, Kshitij

Chandra, Ram

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Verfahrenstechnik, Chemieingenieurwesen
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umwelttechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Abfallwirtschaft, Abfallentsorgung
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Abfallbeseitigung, Abfallentsorgung
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Mikrobiologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface

About the Authors

- Concept and Principle of Bioremediation

- Process of Biodegradation and Bioremediation

- In-situ Bioremediation Process

- Ex-situ Bioremediation Process

- Concept and Mechanism of Phytoremediation

- Degradation of Lignocellulosic Waste

- Heavy Metal Toxicity in the Environment and its Bioremediation

- Biodegradation of Xenobiotics Compound

- Nanobioremediation

- Factors Affecting Bioremediation of Environmental Pollutants

References

Über Autor(innen)

Ram Chandra serves as Professor in the Department of Environmental Microbiology at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University. He completed his educational qualification from Banaras Hindu University (B.H.U.) and earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Microbiology. He is Fellow of Biotech Research Society (BRSI), India and Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI), Fellow of Academy of Environmental Biology (AEB), and Member of National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI).

Kshitij Singh is currently Guest Faculty in the Department of Environmental Microbiology at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, where he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Microbiology. He completed his Master's degree in Plant Biotechnology at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. He holds the position of Joint Secretary in the Microbiological Association for Science and Technology Development (MASTD).