Microbe Assisted Remediation of Heavy Metals in Wastewater: (Wastewater Treatment (CABI Concise))

Heavy metal pollution is a major concern for all ecosystems where wastewater is present and it has the potential to harm the health of humans, animals and plants wherever it exists. Remediating the adverse effects of these pollutants is thus a significant global challenge that requires the use of the most up-to-date technologies. After describing the various toxic and negative effects posed to humans and ecosystems by heavy metals, this book explores advanced strategies for heavy metal detoxification through microbiological applications, such as bioreduction, bioaccumulation, immobilization and enzymatic remediation. It also considers the various microbes that can be used for the remediation of heavy metals and how advanced technologies like bioreactor technology, nanotechnology, genetic engineering and Artificial Intelligence can be applied for higher heavy metal removal rates. This book analyses the challenges and limitations of these sustainable microbe-based strategies for the removal of heavy metal pollutants from contaminated wastewater. It also provides a valuable resource for practitioners and professionals involved in human, animal and environmental health and those interested in the direction of future research.

Table of Contents:
1: Heavy metal pollution in wastewater and their ecotoxicological effects: An overview 2: Bacteria-based methods for remediation of heavy metals from polluted sites: recent updates 3: Fungi-based methods for remediation of heavy metals from polluted sites: recent updates 4: Algae-based methods for remediation of heavy metals from polluted sites: recent updates 5: Recent Approaches for Enhancing Microbial Performance for remediation of heavy metals from wastewater

About the Author :
Manikant Tripathi (Author) Dr. Manikant Tripathi is Assistant Professor in the Biotechnology Program at Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya, India with eight years of teaching experience. After passing M.Sc. and qualifying National Eligibility Test, he completed Ph.D. program in Microbiology. He received research fellowship by University Grants Commission, India, and awards by various scientific societies in international and national conferences. His primary research interest is to explore different efficient strategies toward bioremediation of environmental pollutants and microbial applications for value added product development. Dr. Tripathi has published many research and review articles in peer-reviewed journals and has edited books. He is an active member of various scientific societies. Presently, he is working on microbial technology, waste management, development of cleanup technology, biomass valorisation, and nanobiotechnology. His Google Scholar ID: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=bNQ-Z24AAAAJ&hl=en Sukhminderjit Kaur (Author) Dr. Sukhminderjit Kaur is a Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Chandigarh University, India. She earned her PhD. from PGIMER, Chandigarh in 2008 and has over 20 years of academic and research experience. She has published 58+ research and review articles in high-impact journals and has contributed to several book chapters. She holds two patents for biofertilizer formulations and has edited the book "Futuristic Approaches in Biofertilizer Industry" (Springer Nature, 2 volumes). She has guided four PhD. students and received the Young Scientist Award in 2011 at the National Conference on Impact of Science and Technology on Societal Development. She is a member of the Indian Science Congress, the Association of Microbiologists of India and the Gastrointestinal Society of India. Her research focuses on biofertilizers, probiotics and bioremediation.