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This volume contains materials first presented at an international workshop on ""The Use of Microorganisms to Combat Pollution"", held in Israel, May 10-18, 1992. Each of the contributors is an acknowledged expert on the treatment of one or more types of pollution using microorganisms or their enzymes. The subject coverage is broad, and most of the chapters are divided into three parts: (a) a general presentation of the source and toxicity of the pollutant; (b) a review of the current state of the art on the biodegradation of that pollutant; and (c) the author's unique research experience with the problem. In many cases, results from both laboratory and field trials are presented. The book thus contains not only the theoretical background on the biodegradation of pollutants, but also practical experience in applying this knowledge to the solution of significant pollution problems. The scope of the problems presented and discussed makes the book of value to all those who are interested in applied microbioloqv and the environmental sciences.

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Author:   E. Rosenberg
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Reprinted from BIODEGRADATION, 3:2-3
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.023kg
ISBN:  

9780792322269

ISBN 10:   0792322266
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   31 May 1993
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

The environment, microbes and bioremediation: microbial activities modulated by the environment.- Molecular methods for environmental monitoring and containment of genetically engineered microorganisms.- Mercury biotransformations and their potential for remediation of mercury contamination.- Interactions of bacteria with cadmium.- The cellulose paradox: pollutant par excellence and/or a reclaimable natural resource?.- Utilization of lignocellulosic waste by the edible mushroom, Pleurotus.- Delignification of wood pulp by a thermostable xylanase from Bacillus stearothermophilus strain T-6.- Biotechnology in the degradation and utilization of lignocelluloses.- The use of natural bacterial populations for the treatment of sulphur-containing wastewater.- Transformations of ammonia and the environmental impact of nitrifying bacteria.- Versatility of soil column experiments to study biodegradation of halogenated compounds under environmental conditions.- Bacterial PCB biodegradation.- Biodegradation of haloalkanes.- Oil spill bioremediation: experiences, lessons and results from the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska.- Petroleum bioremediation — a multiphase problem.- Biodegradation of poly cyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.- Biological degradation of explosives and chemical agents.- Microbial degradation of pollutants at high salt concentrations.- List of contributors.

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