Biotechnologies for Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery

Current Trends and Future Scope

1st Edition - November 7, 2024
Editors: Arun Lal Srivastav, Inga Zinicovscaia, Liliana Cepoi
Language: English
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Biotechnologies for Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery: Current Trends and Future Scope presents up-to-date insights on the water crisis stemming from wastewater production. Edited by experts in the field, the book's chapters are structured around different types of bioremediation approaches (phytoremediation, myco-remediation, bio-stimulation, bio-augmentation, rhizoremediation, etc.) all applied in the context of wastewater treatment. This comprehensive resource equips students, research scholars, and policymakers with a holistic understanding of wastewater treatment and resource recovery through bioremediation techniques. Abundant real-world applications and case studies empower readers to make well-informed decisions, ensuring the efficient utilization of energy and efforts in addressing this critical issue.

Title of Book
Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Chapter 1. Advances in phytoremediation approach for resource recovery from wastewater
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Basics of phytoremediation
1.3 Recent advances in phytoremediation technologies
1.4 Wastewater treatment using phytoremediation
1.5 Resource recovery through phytoremediation
1.6 Environmental and social implications
1.7 Future directions and challenges
1.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2. Bioremediation: a better technique for wastewater treatment and resource recovery
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Bioremediation: principles and applications
2.3 Physico-chemical methods for wastewater treatment
2.4 Synergistic integration of bioremediation and physico-chemical methods
2.5 Resource recovery from wastewater
2.6 Challenges and future directions
2.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3. Artificial wetland construction for controlled bioremediation of wastewater
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Factors affecting the efficacy of artificial wetland
3.3 Plant selection
3.4 Design parameters of artificial wetland
3.5 pH
3.6 Temperature
3.7 Dissolved oxygen
3.8 Forms of artificial wetlands
3.9 Advantages
3.10 Drawbacks
3.11 Future guidelines
3.12 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4. Future perspectives of wastewater treatment
Abstract
4.1 Introduction to future challenges
4.2 New technologies in the management of wastewater
4.3 Analyzed and sustainable appropriation of water
4.4 Big data processing
4.5 Energy-saving treatment techniques
4.6 Renewable energy integration in wastewater treatment
4.7 Water management’s circular economy and resource recovery
4.8 Resistance to climate change in wastewater treatment
4.9 Appropriate policy and regulatory aspects in supporting ecological wastewater management
4.10 Enspringing communities for sustainable wastewater management public awareness and education
4.11 Best practices and case studies
4.12 Opportunities for investment and funding in sustainable wastewater management
4.13 Technological solutions
4.14 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5. Sustainable wastewater treatment through microalgae and alternative biotic communities for bioenergy production
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Diverse wastewater resources
5.3 Broad spectrum of wastewater treatment approaches
5.4 Microalgae-based wastewater reclamation
5.5 Obstacles for implementing algal-based wastewater reclamation
5.6 Biotic communities for bioenergy production using available nutrients derived after wastewater treatment
5.7 Conclusion and future perspectives
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 6. Role of fungi in wastewater treatment: recent trends and mechanism
Abstract
6.1 Introduction to fungi in wastewater treatment
6.2 Recent advancements in fungal wastewater treatment
6.3 Fungal species utilized in wastewater treatment
6.4 Comparative analysis of different fungal strains and their effectiveness
6.5 Mechanisms of fungal-mediated wastewater remediation
6.6 Synergistic interactions with microbial consortia
6.7 Biochemical pathways and enzymatic activities
6.8 Role of fungi in nutrient removal
6.9 Challenges and opportunities in fungal wastewater treatment
6.10 Case studies and success stories in fungal wastewater treatment
6.11 Future prospects and emerging trends
6.12 Conclusion
References
Chapter 7. Bioremediation approaches for mitigation of emerging water contaminants in wastewater
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Emerging contaminants in wastewater: categories and types
7.3 Application of bioremediation for environmental contaminants
7.4 Conclusion and future perspectives
7.5 Recommendations
References
Further reading
Chapter 8. Integration of bioremediation and physico-chemical methods for wastewater treatment and resource recovery
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Characteristics of wastewater
8.3 Pollutant removal in wastewater
8.4 Resource recovery strategies
8.5 Integrated bioremediation and physico-chemical methods and resource recovery in different wastewaters
8.6 Future perspectives and innovations
8.7 Summary and conclusion
References
Chapter 9. Bioremediation: an emerging and sustainable biotechnological method for restoring polluted water ecosystems
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Principle of bioremediation
9.3 Mechanism of bioremediation
9.4 Factors affecting microbial bioremediation
9.5 Microbiological treatment in polluted water ecosystem
9.6 Microorganisms used in bioremediation
9.7 Bioremediation of various pollutants
9.8 Recent advances and challenges in bioremediation
9.9 Advantages and disadvantages
9.10 Future perspectives and conclusions
References
Chapter 10. Recent trends of phytoremediation for the wastewater treatment and resource recovery
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Benefits and drawbacks of phytoremediation
10.3 Advanced phytoremediation techniques for wastewater treatment
10.4 Mechanisms of phytoremediation
10.5 Challenges and strategies in phytoremediation
10.6 Conclusion and recommendations
Acknowledgments
Statements of declarations
Disclosure of potential conflicts
Data transparency
Transparency of software code
Author’s contributions
References
Chapter 11. Limitations and challenges of bioremediation approach: alternative solutions
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Bioremediation
11.3 Bioaugmentation
11.4 Biostimulation
11.5 Bioremediation of pollutants through synthetic biology
11.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 12. Bioremediation of pharmaceuticals and antibiotics emerging contaminants from wastewater
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Remediation methods: a Triad Approach
12.3 Ongoing developments in remediation
12.4 Treatment of pharmaceuticals and antibiotic products
12.5 Evolution of pollutants in aquatic environment
12.6 Biological treatment
12.7 Focus on microorganisms in environmental cleanup
12.8 The landscape of contamination: pharmaceuticals and antibiotics
References
Further Reading
Chapter 13. Bioenergy production and wastewater treatment: case studies analysis
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Wastewater sources
13.3 Case studies on treatment methods
13.4 Case studies on bioenergy production
13.5 Future perspective
13.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 14. Role of plants as bioindicators of water pollution and treatment of water contaminations
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Water pollution in aquatic environments and its monitoring
14.3 Assessment of water quality using bioindicators
14.4 Characteristics of good bioindicator
14.5 Plant bioindicators
14.6 Plants
14.7 Aquatic plants as a tool for water remediation
14.8 Phytoremediation of inorganic pollutants
14.9 Phytoremediation of organic pollutants
14.10 Phytoremediation of environmental contaminants: mechanism
14.11 Criterion of selection of plants for phytoremediation
14.12 Tolerance to contaminants
14.13 Uptake capacity
14.14 Growth rate and biomass production
14.15 Adaptability to environmental conditions
14.16 Persistence and stability
14.17 Biotic interactions
14.18 Ease of management and harvesting
14.19 Regulatory compliance
14.20 Community and stakeholder considerations
14.21 Challenges in using aquatic plants as bioindicators
14.22 Variable responses
14.23 Seasonal variability and multiple stressors
14.24 Interaction with other organisms
14.25 Invasive species and nonnative plants
14.26 Spatial heterogeneity and threshold levels
14.27 Time lag in responses and methodological challenges
14.28 Adaptation and acclimation and climate change effects
14.29 Challenges in using plants for the removal of water pollutants
14.30 Rate of phytoremediation and site-specific factors
14.31 Depth and accessibility of contaminants/uptake efficiency
14.32 Phytotoxicity and long-term effectiveness
14.33 Scale-up challenges and invasive species risk
14.34 Conclusion and future prospectus
References
Chapter 15. Bryophytes as a biomonitors, bioindicators, and bioremediation tools for water pollution
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Concept of bioindicators and bioremediation
15.3 Parameters used as biomonitoring and bioremediation tool
15.4 Taxonomy and geographic range associated with bryophytes
15.5 Bryophytes as biomonitoring agent
15.6 Effect of pollutants on bryophytes
15.7 Tolerance of bryophytes to water pollution
15.8 Conclusion and future prospects
15.9 Future prospects
References
Chapter 16. Significance of biological approaches/bioremediation of wastewater treatment over physicochemical methods: a comparative analysis
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Overview of physicochemical treatments
16.3 Overview of biological treatments (aerobic, anaerobic, phytoremediation, etc.)
16.4 Principles of bioremediation
16.5 The role of microorganisms in bioremediation
16.6 Types of bioremediation
16.7 Applications of bioremediation
16.8 Limitations of green technology
16.9 Future scope
16.10 Conclusion
References
Chapter 17. Bioaugmentation for heavy metal treatment present in wastewater
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Heavy metal contamination: a comprehensive overview
17.3 Health risks and environmental threats
17.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 18. Bioremediation strategies for wastewater treatment utilizing cyanobacteria: current insights and future directions
Abstract
18.1 Wastewater pollution
18.2 Wastewater treatment technologies
18.3 Cyanobacteria for wastewater treatment
18.4 Circular economy models
18.5 Monitoring and control strategies
18.6 Challenges
18.7 Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References
Chapter 19. Application of modern tools for the real-time monitoring of bioremediation approach and its advantages
Abstract
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Data collection and analysis
19.3 Types of bioremediation
19.4 Sources of contamination with heavy metals and environmental toxicity
19.5 Types of bioremediation
19.6 Benefits of bioremediation
19.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 20. Bioremediation for emerging organic pollutants (pesticides) present and future
Abstract
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Bioremediation fundamentals
20.3 Microbial bioremediation of pesticides
20.4 Enzymatic approaches in pesticide bioremediation
20.5 Phytoremediation of pesticides
20.6 Recent advances in bioremediation technologies
20.7 Challenges and future perspectives
20.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 21. Green Solutions for a blue planet: harnessing bioremediation for sustainable development and circular economies
Abstract
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Bioremediation and recycling of urban wastewater
21.3 Sustainable development, wastewater remediation, and “sustainable development goals”
21.4 Recovery of resources, bioremediation, and sustainable development goals
21.5 Technologies used for nutrient recovery
21.6 Bioremediation and sustainable development goals
21.7 Phytoremediation
21.8 Circular economy and wastewater management
21.9 Conclusions
References
Chapter 22. Significance of bioremediation approach: an overview for the wastewater treatment
Abstract
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Factors influencing bioremediation process
22.3 Bioremediation of heavy metals and radionuclides
22.4 Bioremediation of organic and dyes
22.5 Bioremediation of pharmaceuticals
22.6 Benefits and drawbacks of bioremediation
22.7 Bioremediation perspectives
22.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 23. Plasma-activated water as a decontamination technique for microorganisms
Abstract
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Plasma-activated water production and treatment conditions
23.3 Plasma-activated water's capacity for disinfection
23.4 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
Funding
References
Chapter 24. Constructed wetlands for controlled bioremediation of wastewater: case studies on bioremediation of wastewaters for the elimination of heavy metals, pesticides, microplastics
Abstract
24.1 Introduction
24.2 Main characteristics of constructed wetlands
24.3 Constructed wetland types
24.4 Constructed wetlands: processes
24.5 Plants in constructed wetlands: role, species, application, and bioaccumulative capacity
24.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 25. Case studies on bioremediation of domestic/industrial wastewater for the elimination of heavy metals, emerging water contaminants, pesticides, microplastics, etc.
Abstract
25.1 Introduction
25.2 Metals removal from wastewater through bioremediation process
25.3 Pharmaceuticals removal from wastewater through bioremediation process
25.4 Microplastic removal from wastewater through bioremediation process
25.5 Pesticides removal from wastewater through bioremediation process
25.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 26. Nature-based solutions for treating small community wastewater
Abstract
26.1 Introduction
26.2 Project site
26.3 Methodology
26.4 Influent characteristics
26.5 Design of NBT-SSCW
26.6 Design procedure for experimental wetland unit
26.7 Design procedure for actual inflow
26.8 Outcomes of preliminary research
26.9 Results of final set of experiments with the wetland units
26.10 Community wastewater: wetland treatment implementation
26.11 Estimation of construction cost for pilot unit
26.12 Projected cost for a full-scale unit
26.13 Conclusion
26.14 Scope for future work
References
Chapter 27. Rhizoremediation: a biotechnology approach for water and soil remediation
Abstract
27.1 Introduction
27.2 Rhizoremediation strategies
27.3 Removal mechanism
27.4 Factors affecting
27.5 Current progress in this field
27.6 Limitation of rhizoremediation
27.7 Future perspective
27.8 Conclusions
References
Chapter 28. Valorization of wastewater through bioremediation approach
Abstract
28.1 Introduction
28.2 Challenges in wastewater treatment approaches
28.3 Bioremediation: a summary
28.4 Bioremediation approaches for wastewater treatment
28.5 Valorization of wastewater and sludge
28.6 Conclusion and future prospects
References
Index

Arun Lal Srivastav

Dr. Arun Lal Srivastav is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Sciences at Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Affiliations and expertise

Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh, Solan, India

Inga Zinicovscaia

Dr. Inga Zinicovscaia is working as the Head of the Sector in the Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna, Russia. She has obtained her Doctor of Science degree from Moldova State University, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova on the study of the impact of some metals determined by neutron activation analysis on the quality of the environment. Her research interests include water and soil remediation, assessment of the air quality, nanotoxicology, waste management, evaluation of food quality, and radioecology. She has published 200 research papers in prestigious ISI journals (Elsevier, Springer, IWA, Taylor & Francis, and so on) as well as several book chapters and monography on wastewater bioremediation. She is also a section editor in several journals and project supervisor of more than 10 projects between Joint Institute for Nuclear Research and member states on different environmental subjects.

Affiliations and expertise

Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna, Russia Horia Hulubei National Institute for R&D in Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Magurele, Romania

Liliana Cepoi

Dr. Liliana Cepoi serves as the Director of The Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology at the Technical University of Moldova. Her expertise lies in the field of biotechnology, specifically focusing on microalgae and cyanobacteria. Her primary research interest centers around oxidative stress and its potential applications in biotechnology, particularly in remediation techniques for water contaminated with heavy metals. Dr. Cepoi’s work involves studying the bioaccumulation of pollutants through iterative processes utilizing cyanobacteria from the Arthrospira and Nostoc genera. She has authored 15 chapters in books published by prestigious scientific publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, and Wales and has coedited a book on the bioremediation of contaminated water. Additionally, Dr. Cepoi has contributed as an author and coauthor to numerous articles in scientific journals indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus. She holds more than 30 invention patents, which encompass various strains of microorganisms with biotechnological significance, their cultivation processes, and methods for quality control of biomass. Furthermore, she actively supervises doctoral students in the fields of biotechnology and ecology

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Technical University of Moldova, Moldova

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