Sustainable Wastewater Treatment: Bioremediation Strategies
Developments in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes
- 1st Edition - November 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Rajneesh Kumar, Ram Sharan Singh, Maulin P. Shah
- Language: English
Sustainable Wastewater Treatment: Bioremediation Strategies: Developments in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes explores the behavior of emerging contaminants within… Read more
Description
Description
Sustainable Wastewater Treatment: Bioremediation Strategies: Developments in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes explores the behavior of emerging contaminants within our ecosystems, delving into advancements in wastewater microbial treatment processes and presenting innovative solutions for the remediation of sewage, oil, radioactive materials, and various pollutants. By integrating contemporary challenges with issue-based solutions derived from microbial and environmental chemistry, as well as bio-nanotechnology, it equips readers with the knowledge to implement more environmentally-friendly, cost-effective, and sustainable treatment methods. Users will gain a thorough understanding of wastewater bioremediation, beginning with foundational concepts and progressing through advanced techniques.
Key topics include microbial consortia, bioreactors, biodegradation of organic pollutants, and the treatment of heavy metals and industrial wastewater. Real-world case studies illustrate successful applications of these methods while discussions on future prospects and research directions prepare readers for the evolving landscape of environmental remediation.
Key topics include microbial consortia, bioreactors, biodegradation of organic pollutants, and the treatment of heavy metals and industrial wastewater. Real-world case studies illustrate successful applications of these methods while discussions on future prospects and research directions prepare readers for the evolving landscape of environmental remediation.
Key features
Key features
- Analyzes the effectiveness of diverse bioremediation methods, including in-situ and ex-situ approaches
- Presents real-world examples and case studies from various industries
- Explores advanced bioremediation technologies, such as genetic engineering, nanotechnology, and hybrid systems
- Evaluates the environmental and economic impacts of different bioremediation strategies
- Discusses regulatory frameworks and best practices in bioremediation
Readership
Readership
Postgraduate students in chemical and environmental engineering, environmental science, and biotechnology; Faculty members and researchers in chemical engineering, environmental science, civil engineering, microbiology, and biotechnology; Environmental engineers, wastewater treatment specialists, consultants, and technical staff involved in wastewater facility design and management
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Introduction to Wastewater Bioremediation
2. Fundamentals of Bioremediation
3. Bioremediation Techniques for Wastewater Treatment
4. Microbial Consortia in Wastewater Bioremediation
5. Bioreactors in Wastewater Treatment
6. Advanced Bioremediation Technologies
7. Biodegradation of Organic Pollutants
8. Treatment of Heavy Metals and Inorganic Pollutants
9. Bioremediation of Industrial Wastewater
10. Bioremediation of Municipal Wastewater
11. Challenges in Wastewater Bioremediation
12. Future Prospects and Research Directions
2. Fundamentals of Bioremediation
3. Bioremediation Techniques for Wastewater Treatment
4. Microbial Consortia in Wastewater Bioremediation
5. Bioreactors in Wastewater Treatment
6. Advanced Bioremediation Technologies
7. Biodegradation of Organic Pollutants
8. Treatment of Heavy Metals and Inorganic Pollutants
9. Bioremediation of Industrial Wastewater
10. Bioremediation of Municipal Wastewater
11. Challenges in Wastewater Bioremediation
12. Future Prospects and Research Directions
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: November 1, 2026
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
RK
Rajneesh Kumar
Dr. Rajneesh Kumar is an Associate Professor at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, U.P, India since October 2017. He earned his M.Sc from Banaras Hindu University in the specialization of Nuclear Physics and has completed his Ph.D at the Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar, India in the field of plasma antennas. After he earned his Ph.D, he was a post-doctoral fellow at LAPALCE, University of Toulouse France where he worked on plasmas as metamaterials and plasma photonic crystals for microwave invisibility and post-doctoral research associate in Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE where he worked on plasma technology for waste to energy applications. He was a project scientist at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, U.P. India and worked on pulsed laser deposition systems for thin films and then became an Assistant Professor in Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, M.P., India. He has co-authored 30 articles in reputed international journals. He is a life member of the Plasma Science Society of India.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, U.P., IndiaRS
Ram Sharan Singh
R. S. Singh is a distinguished professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology at IIT (BHU), Varanasi, with a robust academic and research background. With a focus on the degradation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) using supported film bioreactors, he has built an illustrious career in biodegradation, bioremediation, and environmental biotechnology. His professional journey includes roles such as GET at Tata Chemicals, Lecturer at BITS Pilani and BIET Jhansi, and various academic positions at IT BHU, culminating in his current role as Professor at IIT (BHU) since 2015. His research primarily focuses on bioaugmentation, biofiltration, synthesis of biodiesel, and the application of biochar and petroleum-degrading consortia for wastewater treatment.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, IndiaMS
Maulin P. Shah
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. He 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.
His books cover 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.
Affiliations and expertise
Adjunct Faculty, Department of Research Impact and Outcome Research & Development Cell Lovely Professional University Phagwara, Punjab, India