Perspectives in Bioremediation: Technologies for Environmental Improvement

ISBN-13: 9780792343394 / Angielski / Twarda / 1996 / 123 str.

J. R. Wild; S. D. Varfolomeyev; A. Scozzafava

Opis

Bioremediation - the use of microorganisms for environmental clean-up - is a technology that is experiencing a rapid phase of development. The authors of this text an understanding of the current progress and limitations of technologies that are designed to help nature herself.

Spis treści

Introduction. 1. Environmental Site Assessments and Bioremediation; J.G. Ham, J.S. Bonner. 2. Microbial Ecology of Contaminated Sites; C.S. Jacobsen, R.R. Gayazov. 3. Predictive Models for the Efficacy of Bioremediation; F. Briganti, et al. 4. Rates and Dynamics of Bioremediation; S.D. Varfolomeyev. 5. Microorganisms Involved in the Biodegradation of Organic Compounds; L. Golovleva. 6. Microbial Resources for Bioremediation of Sites Polluted by Heavy Metals; M. Mergeay. 7. Bioconversion and Removal of Metals and Radionuclides; F. Baldi, et al. 8. Adaptation: Dynamics of Genes, Enzyme Activities and Populations; F. Baldi, et al. 9. Protein Engineering for Improved Biodegradation of Recalcitrant Pollutants; J.R. Mason, et al. Index.