Applied Bioremediation and Phytoremediation
edited by A. Singh
and O.P. Ward

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. Applied Bioremediation and Phytoremediation provides an excellent reference source for scientists in basic, applied and industrial research, and post-graduate students.

Contents

1. Soil Bioremediation and Phytoremediation – An Overview
2. Biodegradation and Bioremediation of Petroleum Pollutants in Soil
3. Bioremediation of Pesticide-Contaminated Soils
4. Biodegradation and Bioremediation of Explosives
5. Biological Treatment of Metallic Pollutants
6. Phytoremediation of Persistent Organic Contaminants in the Environment
7. Phytoremediation of Metals and Inorganic Pollutants
8. Remediation of Organic Pollutants Through Natural Attenuation
9. Evaluation of Current Soil Bioremediation Technologies
10. Bioremediation of Petroleum Hydrocarbon-Polluted Soils in Extreme Temperature Environments
11. Innovative Methods for the Biofiltration of Air Contaminants
12. Risk-Based Remediation of Contaminated Soil

Subject Index

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