Waste Bioremediation

By Sunita J. Varjani, Edgard Gnansounou, Baskar Gurunathan, Deepak Pant & Zainul Akmar Zakaria

Waste Bioremediation - Sunita J. Varjani, Edgard Gnansounou, Baskar Gurunathan, Deepak Pant & Zainul Akmar Zakaria
  • Release Date: 2017-12-01
  • Genre: Environmental Engineering

Description

This book discusses the bioremediation of both solid and liquid waste, including regional solutions for India as well as globally relevant applications. The topics covered include pollutant reduction through composting, solutions for petroleum refinery waste, use of microorganisms in the bioremediation of industrial waste and toxicity reduction, microbial fuel cells, and microbial depolymerisation. The book also explores the biosorption of metals and the bioremediation of leachates, especially with regard to soil and groundwater remediation. It is a valuable resource for researchers, professionals, and policy makers alike.