Microbiome-Based Decontamination of Environmental Pollutants

1st Edition - April 4, 2024
Editors: Ajay Kumar, Joginder Singh Panwar, Lucas Carvalho Basilio de Azevedo
Language: English
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Microbiome-Based Decontamination of Environmental Pollutants explores the complex interactions of plant-associated microbiomes, providing insights into the pressing challenges of managing environmental resources such as soil, water, and waste. Analysis has shown a formidable potential based in the network interactions between plant microbiota and environmental contaminants. This book presents insights into the potential exploitation of these plant-associated microbial functions. This volume in the Plant and Soil Microbiome series summarizes microbiological aspects of environmental management from the basics to advanced theoretical as well as practical aspects of microbial-based approaches.

The physical and chemical changes caused by pollution of an ecosystem can occur rapidly, significantly impacting the functionality of ecosystem services in that environment. Environmental contamination poses and increasingly global challenge through direct and indirect adverse impacts on the climate, soil productivity and the health concerns of human beings. Traditional remediation techniques are not consistently feasible in mitigating environmental contaminants challenges in terms of cost-effectiveness, limited land resources and toxic residual products. The use of plant-associated microbes as part of a network of tools opens a new door to explore an alternative, eco-friendly and economical technology to mitigate the challenges of environmental contamination.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
About the editors
Chapter 1. Impact of nanotoxicity in soil microbiome and its remedial approach
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Microbe-mediated remediation in nano bioremediation-based pollution removal
1.3 Nanotechnology in agriculture
1.4 Nano toxicology
1.5 Mechanism associated with nanoparticle toxicity
1.6 Nanoparticle toxicity’s effects on human health
1.7 Remediation of heavy metal pollution using nanoparticles and hyperactive accumulator plants
1.8 Nano bioremediation: environment concerns and fate of Nanoparticles
1.9 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2. Nanomaterial mediated wastewater treatment: a new frontier in environmental remediation
Abstract
2.1 Introduction to nanomaterials
2.2 Types of nanoparticles
2.3 Synthesis of nanomaterials
2.4 Characterization of nanomaterials
2.5 Properties of nanomaterials
2.6 Applications of nanomaterials in wastewater treatment
2.7 Future prospects and challenges
2.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3. Microbiome immobilized sorbents: status and future aspects
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Supports materials for microbial cell immobilization
3.3 Microorganisms commonly immobilized
3.4 Nutrients for microbial cell immobilization
3.5 Immobilization techniques
3.6 Contaminants treated with immobilized microorganisms
3.7 Factors influencing bioremediation with immobilized cells
3.8 Bioreactors with immobilized biomass
3.9 Challenges, recent advances, and future scope
References
Chapter 4. Importance of microbial surfactants in heavy metal remediation
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Concept and properties of microbial surfactants for heavy metal remediation
4.3 Classification of microbial surfactants
4.4 Types of microbial surfactants
4.5 Glycolipids
4.6 Rhamnolipids
4.7 Sophorolipids
4.8 Trehalolipids
4.9 Surfactin
4.10 Lipopeptides and lipoproteins
4.11 Fatty acids, phospholipids, and neutral lipids
4.12 Polymeric microbial surfactant
4.13 Particulate microbial surfactants
4.14 Substrates used for microbial surfactant production
4.15 Microbial surfactants of bacterial origin
4.16 Microbial surfactants of fungal origin
4.17 Mechanisms of microbial surfactant–metal interactions
4.18 Factors influencing synthesis of microbial surfactants
4.19 Resources of carbon and nitrogen for the fabrication of microbial surfactants
4.20 Environmental factors
4.21 Techniques for commercial microbial surfactant formulation
4.22 Low-cost components made from environmentally friendly materials
4.23 Engineering the manufacturing operations for minimal investment and operational expenses
4.24 Enhancing bioprocess engineering
4.25 Stimulating strain: designed for greater output
4.26 Enzymatic biosurfactant production
4.27 Environmental considerations of microbial surfactants for heavy metal remediation
4.28 Heavy metal treatment technologies
4.29 Chemical-based remediation methods
4.30 Physicochemical-based remediation methods
4.31 Biological, biochemical, and biosorptive-based remediation methods
4.32 Application and role of microbial surfactant for heavy metal remediation
4.33 Bioeconomics of metal remediation using microbial surfactants
4.34 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5. Environmental contamination management using endophytic microorganisms
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Endophytes and their biology
5.3 Environmental contaminants
5.4 Effects on plants
5.5 Effect on microorganisms
5.6 Conventional methods of remediation of contaminants
5.7 Remediation using endophytic microorganisms—procedure and its importance
5.8 Bioaugmentation
5.9 Biostimulation
5.10 Bioleaching
5.11 Bioaccumulation
5.12 Biosorption
5.13 Bioventing
5.14 Rhizoremediation
5.15 Enzymatic oxidation
5.16 Enzymatic reduction
5.17 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6. Deciphering microbe-driven remediation of environmental pollutants: an omics perspective
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Bioremediation using multiomics
6.3 Metagenomics-based microbial remediation
6.4 Bioinformatics tools used for microbial remediation
6.5 Integration of bioinformatics databases to biodegradation
6.6 Pathway prediction systems in bioremediation
6.7 Computational methods for predicting chemical toxicity
6.8 Accelerating bioremediation through microbial mechanisms
6.9 Conclusions and perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 7. Mycobial nanotechnology in bioremediation of wastewater
Abstract
7.1 Nanobioremediation
7.2 Myconanobioremediation
7.3 Conclusion
References
Chapter 8. Bioremediation of high-molecular-weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons: an insight into state of art and cutting-edge approaches
Abstract
Abbreviations
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Properties and classification of high-molecular-weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
8.3 Occurrence and toxicity of high-molecular-weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
8.4 Metabolism of high-molecular-weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
8.5 Molecular mechanism of high-molecular-weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons degradation
8.6 Factors affecting high-molecular-weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons remediation
8.7 Current approaches to improve high-molecular-weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons degradation
8.8 Challenges, limitations, and knowledge gap
8.9 Conclusions and future prospects
References
Chapter 9. Microbial enzymes in biodegradation of organic pollutants: mechanisms and applications
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Role of microbial enzymes in biodegradation of organic pollutants
9.3 Challenges, biotechnological alternatives, and perspectives of enzymatic bioremediation
9.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 10. Microbial indicators for monitoring pollution and bioremediation
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Microbial indicators used in environmental management
10.3 Applications of genetic engineering for contaminant monitoring
10.4 Microbial indicators for bioremediation
References
Chapter 11. Microbial bioremediation of metal and radionuclides: approaches and advancement
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Metals and radionuclides
11.3 Mechanisms involved in the remediation of heavy metals and radionuclides
11.4 Microbial remediation of heavy metals and radionuclides
11.5 Recent techniques and holistic approaches for contaminated site remediation
11.6 Conclusion and future prospects
References
Chapter 12. Microbial bioremediation of metal and radionuclides: approaches and advancement
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Toxic effects of heavy metals and radionuclides
12.3 Conventional versus bioremediation approach for removal of heavy metals and radionuclides
12.4 Interactions between microbes and heavy metals and radionuclides
12.5 Strategies for heavy metal and radionuclide bioremediation
12.6 Recent advancements in microbial bioremediation
12.7 Conclusion and future perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 13. Microbe-assisted remediation of xenobiotics: a sustainable solution
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Microbes involved in remediation
13.3 Microbial remediation strategies and technologies
13.4 Bioremediation of xenobiotics
13.5 Recent advancements in bioremediation
13.6 Challenges and limitations
13.7 Conclusion and future prospects
References
Chapter 14. Microbe-assisted remediation: a sustainable solution to herbicide contamination
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Main herbicides used in extensive agriculture and their toxicity
14.3 Distribution of herbicides in the environment and adsorption capacity
14.4 Herbicide bioremediation
14.5 Recent findings on microbial species of interest for the bioremediation of herbicides
14.6 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 15. Microbial synthesized nanoparticles in environment management
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Nanotechnology
15.3 Green microbial nanoparticle production
15.4 Bacteria
15.5 Fungi
15.6 Actinomycetes
15.7 Microalgae
15.8 Viruses
15.9 Nano-waste management
15.10 Benefits of microbial synthesized nanoparticles
15.11 Conclusion
References
Chapter 16. Perspectives of probiotics in the next-generation sequencing era
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Probiotics
16.3 Next generation probiotics (NGPs)
16.4 Regulations and requirements
16.5 Genetically engineered probiotics
16.6 Plant probiotic bacteria (PPB)
16.7 Conclusive remarks
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 17. Biopesticides versus synthetic pesticides usage in Africa
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 The contribution of synthetic pesticides to food security in Africa
17.3 Adverse/improper use of synthetic pesticides
17.4 Biopesticides as a key to sustainable agriculture
17.5 Factors affecting the development of biopesticides in Africa
17.6 Conclusion and future prospects
Acknowledgments
Conflict of interest
Author’s contribution
References
Index

Ajay Kumar

Dr. Ajay Kumar is currently working as an assistant professor at Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, India. Dr. Kumar recently completed his tenure as a visiting scientist from Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani Center, Israel. He has published more than 200 research, review articles, and book chapters in international and national journals. He serves as an associate editor for Frontiers in Microbiology, BMC Microbiology and as guest editor for various journals such as Plants, Microorganisms, and Sustainability. Dr. Kumar has also edited more than 40 books with the leading publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, and Wiley. Dr. Kumar’s research experience is in the field of plant–microbe interactions, postharvest management, cyanobacterial biology, and so on

Affiliations and expertise

Amity Institute of Biotechnology

Joginder Singh Panwar

Prof. Joginder Singh is a Professor at the Department of Botany, Nagaland University, Lumami, Nagaland, India. Previously, he worked as a Professor in the School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University and also as a Young Scientist at Microbial Biotechnology and Biofertilizer Laboratory, Department of Botany, Jai Narain Vyas University on a research project funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. He is an active member of various scientific societies and organizations, including the Association of Microbiologists of India, the Indian Society of Salinity Research Scientists, the Indian Society for Radiation Biology, and the European Federation of Biotechnology. He has published extensively with Elsevier and Springer both in journals and books. He serves as a reviewer for many prestigious journals, including Current Research in Engineering, Science and Technology; Journal of Cleaner Production; Science of the Total Environment; Environmental Monitoring and Assessment; Pedosphere; Soil and Sediment Contamination; Symbiosis; International Journal of Phytoremediation; Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety; Annals of Agricultural Sciences; and Annals of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Department of Botany, Nagaland University, Nagaland, India

Lucas Carvalho Basilio de Azevedo

Dr. Lucas C. B. Azevedo holds a degree in Agronomy (State University of Londrina, Brazil), MSc in Soil Science (Federal University of Lavras, Brazil), and PhD in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition (University of São Paulo, Brazil), which included an internship at Kansas State University, USA. He was named Assistant Professor at the Federal Institute of Goiás State, Brazil teaching Soil and Environmental Microbiology classes. He was named Adjunct Professor at the Institute of Agricultural Sciences of the Federal University of Uberlândia and is currently Associate Professor teaching the subjects of Soil Microbiology, Bioremediation, and Introduction to Soil Science to undergraduate courses of Agronomy and Environmental Engineering. For graduate courses in Environmental Quality and Agronomy, he has taught Soil Ecology classes. As a researcher, he has studied and collaborated in investigations of soil quality indicators soil microbiology soil contamination and remediation and plant growth promoting microorganisms

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Professor, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Uberland, Brazil

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