Microbial Technologies for Sustainable Waste Management
- 1st Edition - September 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Rajneesh Kumar, Maulin P. Shah, Dibyajyoti Haldar
- Language: English
Microbial Technologies for Sustainable Waste Management explores advanced waste management through microbial processes. It investigates the current limitations of tradit… Read more
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Microbial Technologies for Sustainable Waste Management explores advanced waste management through microbial processes. It investigates the current limitations of traditional waste treatment and the potential for microbial cell factories in bringing innovative solutions to this field. Beginning with an introduction to the role of microbes in waste management, the book examines global case studies demonstrating success stories in microbial waste treatment and microbial innovations for biotechnological applications in waste conversion. The book includes chapters focused on microbial pathways for anaerobic digestion, hydrolysis, and fermentation, and microbial technologies for industrial applications such as wastewater treatment and the biofuel industry. Additionally it considers microbial remediation of hazardous and toxic waste, microbial fuel cells, and strategies for plastic waste degradation. Emerging technologies, such as AI integration, microbial nanotechnology, and engineered microbes, are discussed, along with their environmental impacts and potential for scaling up to commercial applications. Microbial Technologies for Sustainable Waste Management is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and academicians involved in the study of microbial cell factories and their applications, including professionals across microbiology, biotechnology, cell biology, environmental science and bioengineering.
- Explores cutting-edge microbial technologies for effective waste degradation, detoxification, and recycling
- Highlights recent advances in microbial research for sustainable wastewater treatment, bioremediation and converting organic waste into valuable resources
- Bridges the gap between microbial cell factory research and environmental engineering for comprehensive waste management solutions
- Supports the development of innovative strategies to address the global waste crisis and promote green technologies
Researchers and advanced students working with microbial cell factories for waste management across cell biology, microbiology, biotechnology, environmental science and bioengineering
1. Introduction to microbial technologies in waste management
2. Necessity for sustainable waste management solutions
3. Global perspective on waste treatment by microorganisms
4. Microbial innovations in waste management
5. Engineering sustainable waste treatment systems
6. Microbial conversion processes for resource recovery
7. Anaerobic digestion: microbial powerhouses for waste to energy
8. Hydrolysis and fermentation: microbial pathways for bioconversion
9. Emerging microbial technologies in industrial applications
10. Microbial remediation of hazardous and toxic wastes
11. Microbial fuel cells: harnessing energy from waste
12. Microbial consortia for enhanced waste degradation
13. Phytoremediation and microbial interactions for waste treatment
14. Microbial mining: recovery of valuable resources from waste
15. Microbial strategies for plastic waste degradation
16. Microbial encapsulation and immobilization in waste management
17. Integrating artificial intelligence with microbial technology waste management
18. Life cycle assessment and environmental impact of waste management by microorganisms
19. Microbial nanotechnology in waste management
20. Engineered microbes for waste management
21. Scale-up of microbial technologies for sustainable waste management
2. Necessity for sustainable waste management solutions
3. Global perspective on waste treatment by microorganisms
4. Microbial innovations in waste management
5. Engineering sustainable waste treatment systems
6. Microbial conversion processes for resource recovery
7. Anaerobic digestion: microbial powerhouses for waste to energy
8. Hydrolysis and fermentation: microbial pathways for bioconversion
9. Emerging microbial technologies in industrial applications
10. Microbial remediation of hazardous and toxic wastes
11. Microbial fuel cells: harnessing energy from waste
12. Microbial consortia for enhanced waste degradation
13. Phytoremediation and microbial interactions for waste treatment
14. Microbial mining: recovery of valuable resources from waste
15. Microbial strategies for plastic waste degradation
16. Microbial encapsulation and immobilization in waste management
17. Integrating artificial intelligence with microbial technology waste management
18. Life cycle assessment and environmental impact of waste management by microorganisms
19. Microbial nanotechnology in waste management
20. Engineered microbes for waste management
21. Scale-up of microbial technologies for sustainable waste management
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: September 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Rajneesh Kumar
Dr. Rajneesh Kumar is a dedicated researcher who focuses on wastewater treatment, where he has made significant contributions, including the utilization of plant waste as biosorbents to remove chromium from water. His Ph.D. research focused on behavior of aerobic sludge in wastewater treatment plants exposed to various undesired pollutants. Previously, Dr. Kumar held positions as a Research Associate III at IIT Indore, where he conducted research on water resource management. Dr. Kumar has authored 13 research articles, including book chapters and conference papers, showcasing his expertise in environmental microbiology and biotechnology. His work has been presented at international conferences, highlighting his commitment to advancing sustainable water management practices and environmental engineering.
Affiliations and expertise
National Post Doctoral Fellow, Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaMS
Maulin P. Shah
Dr. Maulin P. Shah is an active researcher and microbial biotechnologist with diverse research interest. His primary interest is the environment, the quality of our living resources and the ways that bacteria can help to manage and degrade toxic wastes and restore environmental health. Consequently, His work has been focused to assess the impact of industrial pollution on microbial diversity of wastewater following cultivation dependant and cultivation independent analysis.
Affiliations and expertise
Environmental Microbiology Consultant, Gujarat, IndiaDH
Dibyajyoti Haldar
Dr. Dibyajyoti Haldar is an Associate Professor in the Division of Biotechnology at Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), India. Prior to this he was Assistant Professor at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, India. Dr. Haldar completed his Post-Doc as an Institute Post-doctoral Fellow at Centre for the Environment of Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in Biochemical Engineering from National Institute of Technology Agartala, India and M. Tech in Environmental Science and Technology from National Institute of Technology Durgapur, India. of Technology Durgapur (NITDGP), India. His research work includes conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into fermentable sugars, enzymatic hydrolysis and kinetics, biofuels, and formation of value-added products derived from agricultural wastes and processes intensification.
Dr. Haldar has published more than 50 research and review articles in various SCI-Indexed reputed international journals of high impact factors. Apart from that, Dr. Haldar is the co-author of 4 books published by Elsevier. Moreover, he has also contributed few book chapters published by international publishers.
In 2023, Dr. Haldar was enlisted on the World’s Top 2% Scientist list ranked by Stanford University, USA.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Biotechnology Manipal Institute of Technology Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal Karnataka, India