Overview

This text provides an introduction to the subject of environmental biotechnology. Environmental biotechnology refers to the use of micro-organisms and other living systems to solve current environmental problems such as the detoxification of pollutants and clean-up of oil tanker spills. Additionally, it refers to the biotechnology of the agricultural environment, as well as the use of biopesticides and the application of micro-organisms to the mining, metal recovery and paper industries. Beginning with an introduction to microbial growth, the book aims to provide the non-specialist with a complete overview of environmental biotechnology. It is presented in an easy to read style with illustrations and includes frequent references to the use of higher plants as well as micro-organisms in environmental biotechnology. The text is geared toward a non-specialist audience, including engineers and environmental chemists, and environmental scientists who have limited knowledge of microbiology and biotechnology.

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Author:   Milton Wainwright
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   1999 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.990kg
ISBN:  

9780792385691

ISBN 10:   0792385691
Pages:   171
Publication Date:   31 July 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of print, replaced by POD  
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 2 An Overview of Microbial Transformations.- 3 The Cycling of Elements in Relation to Environmental Biotechnology.- 4 Genetic Exchange in The Environment.- 5 Bioremediation.- 6 Composting and Solid Waste Management.- 7 Sewage and Wastewater Treatment.- 8 Novel Trends in Biological Wastewater Treatment.- 9 Detection Methods for Water-Borne Pathogens.- 10 Environmental Biotechnology of Fossil Fuels.- 11 Biological Approaches to Solving Air Pollution Problems.- 12 Biofuels.- 13 Environmental Biotechnology of Mineral Processing.- 14 Environmental Biotechnology in The Paper Industry.- 15 Environmental Biotechnology in Agriculture.- 16 Environmental Biotechnology in The Built Environment.- 17 Pollution-Effects on Microorganisms and Microbial Activity in The Environment.- 18 Index.

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