Sustainable Dimensions of Microbiological Remediation of Wastewater
Wastewater pollution remains one of the most urgent environmental challenges facing the world today and conventional treatment methods are increasingly proving costly, energy-intensive and limited in scope. Microbiology is offering a different path forward one where microorganisms themselves become the tools of remediation.
Sustainable Dimensions of Microbiological Remediation of Wastewater brings together recent advances in microbiology, biotechnology and environmental engineering to demonstrate how microbial systems can be effectively harnessed to address the growing global challenge of wastewater pollution. The book outlines the types, toxicity and sources of wastewater alongside conventional treatment approaches and their limitations, before introducing microbial remediation as a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative.
The chapters explore diverse microbial strategies, including indigenous microorganisms, biofilm-based technologies, genetically modified microorganisms, microalgae and cyanobacteria and examine advanced technologies such as biosorption, membrane bioreactors and constructed wetlands. The book also covers the bioremediation of industrial effluents and heavy metal-contaminated wastewater, along with recent technological innovations, current challenges and future perspectives in the field.
Key Highlights
- Comprehensively covers the types of wastewater, toxicity and treatment strategies
- Detailed insights into microbial remediation as a sustainable treatment approach
- Focus on biofilms, indigenous microbes, algae and genetically modified microorganisms
- Inclusion of advanced technologies such as membrane bioreactors, constructed wetlands and biosorption
- Discusses industrial applications and emerging trends in environmental biotechnology
- Critical evaluation of challenges and future directions in wastewater management
About the Editors
Neha Agarwal is affiliated with the Department of Chemistry, Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Brijesh Pare is affiliated with the Department of Chemistry, Madhav Science Post Graduate College, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Vijendra Singh Solanki is affiliated with the Department of Chemistry, Institute of Science and Research, IPS Academy, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Sustainable Dimensions of Microbiological Remediation of Wastewater is intended for researchers, academics, environmental scientists, microbiologists, biotechnologists and engineers working in wastewater treatment and environmental remediation.
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DOI: 10.2174/97988988160941260101