Developments in Modern Environmental Biotechnology

Explore the latest advances in green environmental biotechnology

In Developments in Modern Environmental Biotechnology: Current and Emerging Trends, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an insightful summary of the latest progress in environmental biotechnology for environmental remediation. The book offers a comprehensive overview of technologies currently used to eliminate or transform hazardous wastes, municipal solid wastes, and contaminated water sites.

The authors explore specific application examples of a variety of technologies ranging from bioremediation to bioenergy, agrobiotechnology and environmental monitoring. Developments in Modern Environmental Biotechnology also discusses the legal, economic, health, and safety issues relevant to the latest green and sustainable technologies.

Readers will find:

A thorough introduction to environmental biotechnology and environmental pollution, including the sources, types, and disposal of pollutants Insightful explorations of technologies for environmental treatment and advanced bioremediation technologies An in-depth discussion of the impact, risks, and economics of environmental biotechnologies Latest advances in biotech-based lab-on-a-chip devices and nanomaterials for environmental biotechnology

Perfect for graduate students, researchers and professionals in environmental science and engineering, Developments in Modern Environmental Biotechnology is a one-stop resource with a particular focus on environmental remediation approaches.