Basic Concepts in Environmental Biotechnology

ISBN-13: 9780367652593 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 282 str.

Neetu Sharma; Abhinashi Singh Sodhi; Navneet Batra

Opis

The book includes current and emerging concepts in the area of environmental biotechnology like pollution- source, control and measurement, bioremediation, biofuels, biosensors, conservation biotechnology etc. The book includes recent studies and innovations made in this field and incorporates case studies to help in understanding the concepts.

Spis treści

1. Environmental Biotechnology: An Overview.  2. Air Pollution: Sources, Control and Treatment Methods.  3. Soil Pollution: Sources, Control and Treatment Methods.  4. Water Pollution: Sources, Control and Treatment Methods.  5. Noise Pollution: Sources, Control and Treatment Methods.  6. Solid Waste Management: Sources and Treatment.  7. Bioremediation: Concept and Applications.  8. Biopesticides and Biofertilizers.  9. Biosensors for environmental monitoring.  10. Bioleaching and Biomining: Concept, applications and limitations.  11. Biodegradation of organic and inorganic pollutants.  12. Biotechnology for conservation of biodiversity.  13. Environmental risks and concerns of Biotechnology.  14. Biofuel: Production, applications and challenges.  15. Bioplastics: Origin, Types and Applications.  16. Environmental Risk monitoring assessment and management.  References