Microbial Biotechnology: Integrated Microbial Engineering for B3 – Bioenergy, Bioremediation, and Bioproducts
- 1st Edition - May 15, 2025
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- Editors: Maulin P. Shah, Kiran Bala
- Language: English
This book highlights the latest advancements in microbial biotechnology and its crucial role in promoting sustainable development across three key areas: bioenergy, bi… Read more
Description
Description
This book highlights the latest advancements in microbial biotechnology and its crucial role in promoting sustainable development across three key areas: bioenergy, bioremediation, and bioproducts.
It emphasizes the potential of microbes as renewable, sustainable resources capable of generating high-value products and acting as efficient alternatives to conventional methods. Key topics included algal, bacterial, and fungal biotechnology, focusing on producing biomass and valuable metabolites through CO2 sequestration, concurrent bioremediation, resource recovery, and environmental sustainability. This book presents cutting-edge information on how integrated microbial engineering can valorize waste while sustainably generating essential resources. Additionally, it explores how microbes can help address critical challenges, such as resource depletion and pollution management, offering solutions for a more sustainable future.
Key features
Key features
- Explores cutting-edge technologies in microbial biotechnology, including the production of high-value products using microbes, such as bacteria, fungi, and algae.
- Elucidates strategies like mycoremediation, microbial degradation, and integrated CO2 sequestration with bioremediation to address pressing environmental challenges.
- Understanding the potential of algae and purple bacteria in waste valorization and circular economy models, including biodiesel production and wastewater treatment.
- Provides comprehensive information on the emerging therapeutic possibilities of microbial systems and their role in disease control.
- Examines the role of microbes in enhancing plant growth as biofertilizers, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices and improved regional water quality through microbial bioremediation.
Readership
Readership
Industry professionals, and researchers working in wastewater management and microbial remediation, CO2 capture, and bio-products characterization; applied microbiologists, environmental biotechnologists, environmental engineers, and scientists, policy planners from various ministries of environment and water
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. High value-added product from purple bacteria
2. Microbial Fuel Cell: Working and Designing Aspects
3. Environmental risks of plastics pollutants and their mycoremediation strategies
4. Obtaining oil for biodiesel production from dry and wet microalgal material
5. Mycoremediation of organic pollutants in the environment
6. Algal Biorefinery and Circular Economy
7. CO{sub|2} sequestration integrated with bioremediation: Review of potential applications and case studies
8. Role of microbial biofertilizer in plant growth promotion
9. Microbial Production of cellulase and lipase: Mechanisms, optimizations, and industrial applications
10. From Algae to Medicine: Unveiling the Therapeutic Potential of Microalgal Exopolysaccharides
11. Prospect and Challenges of Production of High Value-Added Products Using Purple Bacteria in Integration with Wastewater Treatment
12. Microbial role in degradation and removal of microplastics from aquatic environment
13. Microbial Wastewater Systems to Target Micropollutants in Industrial Effluent
14. Maximizing Resource Valorization through Bioremediation Process Intensification: A Journey from Bench to Pilot Scale
15. Biohydrogen Production with Microbial Coculture and Monoculture
16. Microalgal cultivation in wastewater and biomass valorization for bioproducts promoting circular bioeconomy
17. Exploring Algae and Purple Bacteria: Isolation, Characterization and their Futuristic Greener Technologies
18. Microbial Bioremediation for Improving the Regional Water Quality
19. Harnessing Nature's Potential: Exploring the Possibilities for Disease Therapeutics from Algae
2. Microbial Fuel Cell: Working and Designing Aspects
3. Environmental risks of plastics pollutants and their mycoremediation strategies
4. Obtaining oil for biodiesel production from dry and wet microalgal material
5. Mycoremediation of organic pollutants in the environment
6. Algal Biorefinery and Circular Economy
7. CO{sub|2} sequestration integrated with bioremediation: Review of potential applications and case studies
8. Role of microbial biofertilizer in plant growth promotion
9. Microbial Production of cellulase and lipase: Mechanisms, optimizations, and industrial applications
10. From Algae to Medicine: Unveiling the Therapeutic Potential of Microalgal Exopolysaccharides
11. Prospect and Challenges of Production of High Value-Added Products Using Purple Bacteria in Integration with Wastewater Treatment
12. Microbial role in degradation and removal of microplastics from aquatic environment
13. Microbial Wastewater Systems to Target Micropollutants in Industrial Effluent
14. Maximizing Resource Valorization through Bioremediation Process Intensification: A Journey from Bench to Pilot Scale
15. Biohydrogen Production with Microbial Coculture and Monoculture
16. Microalgal cultivation in wastewater and biomass valorization for bioproducts promoting circular bioeconomy
17. Exploring Algae and Purple Bacteria: Isolation, Characterization and their Futuristic Greener Technologies
18. Microbial Bioremediation for Improving the Regional Water Quality
19. Harnessing Nature's Potential: Exploring the Possibilities for Disease Therapeutics from Algae
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 15, 2025
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Maulin P. Shah
Dr. Maulin P. Shah is a distinguished environmental scientist, academician, and globally recognized expert in the fields of environmental biotechnology and sustainable
wastewater treatment. He has made significant contributions to advancing eco-friendly
technologies for pollution control, particularly through innovative biological treatment processes. Dr. Shah holds extensive academic and research experience, with a strong focus on
industrial wastewater treatment, bioremediation, and microalgae-based technologies. His work emphasizes the integration of sustainability principles with practical engineering solutions, helping industries reduce their environmental footprint.
Remarkably, Dr. Shah has edited over 300+ books covering a wide spectrum of cutting-edge domains, including industrial wastewater microbiology, bioremediation, biodegradation, algal biotechnology, biofuel, bioenergy, circular economy, metagenomics related to wastewater treatment, and enzyme engineering. This exceptional editorial contribution reflects his deep expertise and unparalleled commitment to advancing global knowledge in environmental science.
Over the years, he has also authored and contributed to numerous high-impact
research papers and scholarly books published by reputed international publishers. His
publications are widely cited and serve as essential references for researchers, academicians, and industry professionals worldwide.
He is actively associated as an Editorial Board Member in more than 30 high-reputed
international journals affiliated with leading organizations and publishers such as
International Water Association, American Chemical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry,
Elsevier, Springer, Taylor & Francis, Wiley, IOP Publishing, Apple Academic Press,
Scrivener Publishing, and Bentham Science Publishers. His extensive editorial involvement
highlights his leadership and recognition in the global scientific community.
Dr. Shah is widely recognized for his collaborative research with leading scientists
across the globe, promoting interdisciplinary solutions to complex environmental challenges.
His work effectively bridges the gap between fundamental research and real-world industrial
applications. In addition to his research excellence, he has been invited as a keynote speaker at numerous national and international conferences, where he shares valuable insights on sustainable development, wastewater management, and environmental innovation. He is also deeply committed to mentoring students and young researchers, fostering academic growth and inspiring future leaders in environmental science and engineering.
Beyond academia, Dr. Shah contributes to industry-oriented solutions and policy-
relevant research aimed at environmental protection, resource recovery, and sustainable
development. Through his relentless dedication and visionary approach, Dr. Maulin P. Shah
has established himself as a leading authority in environmental sustainability, committed to
building a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.
Affiliations and expertise
Environmental Microbiology Consultant, Gujarat, IndiaKB
Kiran Bala
Kiran Bala is Environmental Biotechnologist with research interest focused on algal biotechnology for wastewater remediation, CO2 sequestration, and microbial bioplastics. Her work has been focused on developing sustainable solutions for wastewater management and CO2 sequestration along with metabolite characterization for various applications such as biofuels and bioplastics.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering, IIT Indore, Khandwa Road, Simrol, Madhya Pradesh, IndiaView book on ScienceDirect
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