Synergistic Approaches for Bioremediation of Environmental Pollutants: Recent Advances and Challenges

1st Edition - August 11, 2022
Editors: Riti Thapar Kapoor, Maulin P. Shah
Language: English
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Synergistic Approaches for Bioremediation of Environmental Pollutants: Recent Advances and Challenges focuses on the exploitation of various biological treatment technologies and their use to treat toxic contaminants present in industrial effluent and in restoring contaminated sites, which lacks in a more comprehensive manner in existing titles on similar topics available on the global market. The book comprises advanced biotechnologies and updated information, along with sustainable waste management developments and future directions for researchers and scientists working in the field of microbiology.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Preface
About the editors
Chapter 1: Microbes and environment sustainability: An in-depth review on the role of insect gut microbiota in plastic biodegradation
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Problems and current status synthetic polymers
3: The scope of plastic degradation
4: Microbial degradation of synthetic polymers
5: Insects and their gut microbiomes: A viable option for plastic biodegradation
6: Degradation of synthetic polymers by insect gut microbiota
7: Prospect and conclusion
References
Chapter 2: Efficacy of microbes in removal of pesticides from watershed system
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Widespread application of pesticides for crop production
3: Distribution and concentration of pesticides in watershed systems
4: Remediation of pesticides through the biological pathway—A green and prospective approach
5: Underlying mechanism and molecular advancement of pesticide degradation
6: Microbial system biology and biochemistry in pesticide degradation
7: Challenges and prospective of pesticide degradation
8: Conclusion and perspectives
References
Chapter 3: Domestic wastewater treatment using floating raft techniques
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Water purification mechanisms of FRTs
3: Macrophytes
4: Root systems
5: Microorganisms
6: Plant-bacterial interaction in FRTs
7: Structure of FRTs
8: Advantages of FRTs
9: Environmental adaptability and variety of applications
10: Ease of development and management
11: Nutrient recycling and economic returns
12: Economical and natural pollution control technology
13: Conclusion and future prospects
References
Chapter 4: Enhancing petroleum hydrocarbon remediation by indigenous bacteria: Design of experiment strategies
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Factors affecting bacterial remediation of PH
3: DoE approach for bioremediation of PH by bacteria
4: Conclusions
References
Further reading
Chapter 5: Role of biochar in the removal of organic and inorganic contaminants from wastewater
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Types of biochar-based composites
3: Different types of methods for biochar modification
4: Removal of toxic components from wastewater
5: Advanced catalytic and photocatalytic applications of biochar
6: Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: Advances in nitrogen-based dye removal technologies by biochar
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Sources and types of dyes and their effects
3: Conventional technologies used for dye removal
4: Application of biochar in removing pollutants from effluents
5: Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 7: Emerging bioremediation strategies for the removal of pharmaceutical combinations in wastewater
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Key pharmaceutical compounds in wastewater
3: Microbes involved in the treatment of wastewater
4: Microorganism-based treatment of wastewater
5: Emerging technology-based bioremediation of pharmaceutical compounds
6: Consequence of pharmaceutical wastewater in agriculture and food resources
7: Limitations and advantages over conventional methods in wastewater treatment (2 pg)
8: Conclusion and future direction
References
Chapter 8: Role of biochar in sorptive removal of pharmaceutical and personal care products from aqueous environments
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Biochar: An efficient adsorbent for PPCPs
3: Factors affecting the removal of PPCPs
4: Future perspectives
5: Conclusion
References
Chapter 9: Microbes: An eco-friendly tool in wastewater treatment
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Wastewater treatment
3: Conclusion
References
Chapter 10: Advances in dye removal technologies from wastewater by microbes
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Toxicity and characteristics of dye wastewater
3: Available methods for dye removal
4: Biological technologies for dye removal using microbes
5: Advanced microbial methods
6: Conclusion and future perspective
References
Chapter 11: Novel technologies coupling microbes for efficient removal of known, emerging, and unknown pollutants in wastewater treatment
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Fine-tuning micro-environments—Microbial niches
3: Atypical microbes for wastewater treatment
4: Bio-flocculants for wastewater treatment
5: Microbial-based biochar
6: Microbial fuel cells (MFCs)
7: Advanced oxidation processes coupled with microbial action
8: Biogenic nanoparticles
9: Conclusion
References
Chapter 12: Microbial bioremediation: A promising approach to withstand heavy metal contamination in soil and its future possibilities
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Heavy metals
3: Conventional methods for remediation of heavy metals
4: Bioremediation
5: Rhizoremediation: A modern perspective of microbial bioremediation
6: Modern integrated approaches
7: Conclusion and future possibilities
References
Chapter 13: Bioremediation of heavy metal pollutants in contaminated environment: principle, advantages, limitations, and future
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Principles
3: Bioventing and biosparging
4: Future prospects
5: Conclusion
References
Chapter 14: Biochar technology: A promising approach to mitigate environmental pollutants
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Current problems
3: Conventional methods of pollutant removal and its drawbacks
4: Future prospects
5: What is biochar?
6: Why to use biochar?
7: Methodologies
8: Applications of biochar
9: Biochar as an adsorbent
10: Biochar as catalyst
11: Pollutant remediation
12: Air pollutants
13: Wastewater treatment
14: Soil remediation
References
Chapter 15: Lichens as bioremediation agents—A review
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Unique anatomy and physiology of lichens as an organism
3: Fungi and bioremediation (mycoremediation): A general account
4: Lichens and bioremediation
5: Lichen enzymes responsible for their bioremediation potential
6: Lichens as bioindicators for pollutants: A pro-environmental role beyond bioremediation
7: Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 16: Mechanism of metal sorption by biochar
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Biochar production and properties
3: Biochar as a universal solvent
4: Characteristics of biochar
5: Mechanisms of metal sorption by biochar
6: Modification of biochar to enhance metal sorption
7: Conclusion
References
Chapter 17: Restoration of contaminated agricultural soils by microbes
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Plant growth-promoting microorganisms (PGPMs)
3: PGPM mechanisms of action
4: Biofertilizers and bioagent potential characteristics
5: Utilization of biofertilizers to improve crop nutrient profiles
6: Bacteria that promote plant growth
7: PGPMs in agriculture
8: Success factors of plant growth promoting microorganisms
9: Constraints in biofertilizer technology
10: Current scenario and future prospects
11: Conclusion
References
Chapter 18: Microalgal biochar: A sustainable bioadsorbent
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Microalgae
3: Pyrolysis
4: Biochar
5: Microalgal biochar applications
6: Biochar in the context of biorefinery
7: Production of microalgal biochar
8: Conclusions
References
Index

Riti Thapar Kapoor

Dr. Riti Thapar Kapoor is Associate Professor in Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India. Dr. Kapoor received her Ph.D from University of Allahabad and worked as post - doctoral fellow at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. Dr. Kapoor has fourteen years of teaching and research experience and her area of specialization is environmental biotechnology, bioremediation, wastewater treatment and abiotic stresses. Dr. Kapoor has published 11 books and over 105 research papers in various journals of national and international repute. Dr. Kapoor has visited 8 countries for participation in different academic programmes. Dr. Kapoor has received prestigious travel award from Bill & Melinda Gates Research Foundation under CGIAR project for participation in International training programme held at International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Manila, Philippines in 2010. She is also recipient of DST travel grant for participation in International Conference held at Sri Lanka in 2013. Dr. Kapoor has been awarded with Teacher’s Research Fellowship from Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru in 2019. She has supervised and mentored a number of research projects sanctioned by different government funding agencies such as DAE, DST and UPCST etc. She has successfully supervised three research students for Ph.D. degree besides several (more than 80) masters and graduate students for their dissertation thesis.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India

Maulin P. Shah

Dr. Maulin P. Shah is an active researcher and scientific writer in his field for over 20 years. He received a B.Sc. degree (1999) in Microbiology from Gujarat University, Godhra (Gujarat), India. He also earned his Ph.D. degree (2005) in Environmental Microbiology from Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar (Gujarat) India. His research interests include Biological Wastewater Treatment, Environmental Microbiology, Biodegradation, Bioremediation, & Phytoremediation of Environmental Pollutants from Industrial Wastewaters. He has published more than 250 research papers in national and international journals of repute on various aspects of microbial biodegradation and bioremediation of environmental pollutants. He is the editor of 200 books of international repute (Elsevier, RSC, Nova Sciences, De Gruyter, Springer, Wiley, IOP and CRC Press).

Affiliations and expertise

Chief Scientist and Head, Industrial Waste Water Research Lab, Division of Applied and Environmental Microbiology Lab at Enviro Technology Ltd., Ankleshwar, Gujarat, India

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