An Introduction to Environmental Biotechnology

Abstract

This book contains the following chapters: (1) introduction; (2) an overview of microbial transformations; (3) the cycling of elements in relation to environmental biotechnology; (4) genetic exchange in the environment; (5) bioremediation; (6) composting and solid waste management; (7) sewage and wastewater treatment; (8) novel trends in biological wastewater treatment; (9) detection methods for water-borne pathogens; (10) environmental biotechnology of fossil fuels; (11) biological approaches to solving air pollution problems; (12) biofuels; (13) environmental biotechnology of mineral processing; (14) environmental biotechnology in the paper industry; (15) environmental biotechnology in agriculture; (16) environmental biotechnology in the built environment; and (17) pollution-effects on microorganisms and microbial activity in the environment.