| Applied Bioremediation and Phytoremediation 2004 Edition Contributor(s): Singh, Ajay (Editor), Ward, Owen P. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3540210202 ISBN-13: 9783540210207 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2004 Annotation: The production of a vast array of chemicals, especially petroleum compounds during the last century, has caused a serious deterioration in environmental quality. In this context, one major threat is posed by the continually expanding areas of contaminated soils and sediments. Biotechnological methods based on the biodegradation of environmental pollutants or phytoremediation of persistent organic contaminants and metals are being developed. Bioremediation has been used successfully to remediate many petroleum-contaminated sites. However, there are as yet no commercial technologies commonly used to remediate the most recalcitrant contaminants, such as explosives, pesticides and metallic pollutants. Nevertheless, bioremediation is a rapidly advancing field and new bio-based remedial technologies are continuing to emerge. For this volume, a number of experts from universities, government laboratories and industry, have contributed chapters on innovative methods in bioremediation and phytoremediation. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General - Science | Biotechnology |
| Dewey: 628.55 |
| LCCN: 2004045252 |
| Series: Soil Biology |
| Physical Information: 0.84" H x 6.44" W x 9.34" (1.48 lbs) 281 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The huge expansion of the chemical and petroleum industries in the twentieth century has resulted in the production of a vast array of chem- ical compounds and materials that have transformed our lives. The associated large-scale manufacturing, processing and handling activi- ties have caused a serious deterioration in environmental quality and created threats to human health. These negative impacts have led to responses and regulations requiring remedial action in support of envi- ronmental sustainability. of biotechnological methods through bioremediation, Application has gained prominence as an option for soil remediation methods. Bioremediation is a multidisciplinary approach where biologists, chem- ists, soil scientists and engineers work as team to develop and imple- ment remediation processes. Bioremediation has now been used successfully to remediate many petroleum-contaminated sites. However, there are as yet no commercial technologies commonly used to reme- diate the most recalcitrant contaminants. Nevertheless, bioremediation is a rapidly advancing field and new bio-based remedial technologies are continuing to emerge. |