
Biotechnologies for Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery
Current Trends and Future Scope
- 1st Edition - November 7, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Arun Lal Srivastav, Inga Zinicovscaia, Liliana Cepoi
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 7 3 7 6 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 7 3 7 7 - 3
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Request a sales quote- Covers a thorough analysis of various bioremediation approaches such as: phytoremediation, myco-remediation, bio-stimulation, bio-augmentation, rhizoremediation, etc.
- Offers the most up-to-date information on integrated wastewater treatment using biological and physicochemical methods
- Includes case studies on bioremediation of domestic/industrial wastewater for the elimination of heavy metals/emerging water contaminants/pesticides/microplastics, amongst others
- 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
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 7, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 410
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443273766
- eBook ISBN: 9780443273773
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Arun Lal Srivastav
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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.
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