Microbial Bioremediation

Contents: Preface. List of abbreviations. 1. Introduction. 2. Environmental contaminants. 3. Bioremediation. 4. Biodegradation process. 5. Bioremediation of contaminants. 6. Bioremediation of specific pollutants. 7. Bioconversion of specific pollutants. 8. Genetics of microbial bioremediation. Glossary. References. Index.

"Bioremediation which is the use of living organisms such as plants (Phytoremediation) and microbes such as bacteria, algae, and fungi (Microbial Bioremediation) or their systems to treat the contaminants, is an efficient, eco-friendly and economical novel alternative to conventional treatment technologies. This book would serve to inculcate in the readers, the present status, feasibility, and the significance of microbial bioremediation. The various aspects of bioremediation like biodegradation of contaminants and pollutants, and bioconversion, including the genetics of microbial degradation have been comprehensively discussed, with precise diagrammatic representations which will make the reader appreciate the concepts without impediments."