Biotechnology in Environmental Remediation

A timely overview of techniques for involving biological organisms in the remediation of polluted ecosystems

As a result of worldwide industry, urbanization, and population growth, many harmful organic and inorganic pollutants have been introduced into the environment. With bioremediation, we can use fungi, bacteria, and plants—along with their secondary metabolites—to clean up areas that have been affected by industrial and commercial activities. Biotechnology in Environmental Remediation presents a thorough consideration of the most important biologically-based remediation methods in use today.

Environmental biotechnology is a more sustainable alternative to chemical and mechanical remediation methods, which explains the rapidly growing popularity of these techniques. This edited volume summarizes our current understanding of bioremediation approaches and presents research outcomes from a diverse selection of geographies and ecosystems. Chapters cover remediation techniques for pollutants affecting soil, water, air, and sediments, as well as tools for addressing these issues, including tools for assessment and monitoring.

Uniquely, Biotechnology in Environmental Remediation emphasizes the latest findings on the use of secondary metabolites in bioremediation. Other topics covered include chemical sustainability, nanotechnology, and biofuels. Readers will gain an understanding of issues including:

• How biological organisms and their secondary metabolites are currently being used in environmental remediation projects worldwide
• New applications for phytomolecules, lichens, nanoparticles, rhizobacteria, and other technologies, as well as future directions for bioremediation
• The steps in the process of biotechnology-driven remediation, including detection, investigation, assessment, cleanup, redevelopment, and monitoring
• Remediation of petroleum hydrocarbons, algal carbon sequestration, wastewater management, and the role of fatty acid and proteins in remediation

The investigations in this book provide important knowledge for researchers in biotechnology, ecology, environmental science, and related disciplines. Additionally, policymakers and NGOs with an interest in remediating environmental contaminants will gain valuable context. Biotechnology in Environmental Remediation is a foundation for future research on biotechnological interventions for a clean planet.

Jaspal Singh is Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Science at Bareilly College, India. Dr. Singh obtained his Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Central University.

Rajesh Bajpai is Vice President of the Indian Lichenological Society. He earned his Ph.D. from BBA University, India.

Ravi Kumar Gangwar is President of the Environment, Agriculture, and Education Society, India. He earned his master’s degree in Environmental Science at Bareilly College.

1 - Biotechnology and various environmental concerns: an Introduction 

2 - Plant biotechnology: its importance, contribution to agriculture and environment, its future prospects. 

3 - Recent Advances in the Remediation of Petroleum Hydrocarbon Contamination with Microbes

4 - Remediation of Heavy metals: Tools and Techniques 

5 - Soil biodiversity and environmental sustainability

6 - Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria: Role, Applications and Biotechnology 

7 - A green approach for CO2 fixation using Microalgae adsorption: Biotechnological approach 

8 - Assessment of in-vitro culture as a sustainable and eco-friendly approach of propagating lichens and their constituent organisms for bioprospecting applications 

9 - Bioprospection potential of Indian Cladoniaceae together with its distribution, habitat preference and their biotechnological prospects 

10 - Biotechnological Approach for the Waste Water Management 

11 - Biotechnology, Bioenergy and Biofuels with reference to India 

12 - Nanotechnological Approach for The Abatement of Environmental Pollution: A Way Forward Towards a Clean Environment 

13 - Role of fatty acid and proteins in alteration of microbial cell surface hydrophobicity: a regulatory factor of environmental biodegradation 

14 - Chemical sustainability for a non-toxic environment-A healthy future 

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