Biotechnology 2nd Edition, Volume 11 - Environmental Processes (3 Volume Set)

Hardcover (3 Vols)  XLIV, 1630 Pages  ISBN 3527302425      £540.00

Environmental biotechnology - a huge and fast growing field with increasing relevance for a sustainable development - is covered in depth in the Biotechnology series. In a set of three volumes profound information on the biotechnology of wastewater, on soil decontamination processes, on the treatment of solid waste and off-gas, and on the preparation of drinking water is provided. Special emphasis is given to the description of processes and applications.

From the contents

VOLUME 11A

I GENERAL ASPECTS
Historical Development of Wastewater Treatment Processes
Bacterial Metabolism in Wastewater Treatment Systems
Nitrification and Denitrification - Microbial Fundamentals and Consequences for Application
Autoaggregation of Microorganisms: Flocs and Biofilms
Nucleic Acid-Based Techniques for Analyzing the Diversity, Structure, and Dynamics of Microbial Communities in Wastewater Treatment
Analytical Parameters for Monitoring of Wastewater Treatment Processes
Monitoring of Environmental Processes with Biosensors
Laws, Statutory Orders, and Directives on Waste and Wastewater Treatment

II PROCESSES FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Wastewater Sources and Composition
Aerobic Carbon, Nitrogen, and Phosphate Removal
Metal Ion Removal
Anaerobic Processes

VOLUME 11B

I GENERAL ASPECTS
Contaminated Soil Areas, Different Countries and Contaminants, Monitoring of Contaminants
Characterization of the Geological and Hydrogeological Situation, Effects on Natural Biochemical Barriers and Remediation
Bioavailability of Contaminants
Humification
Ecotoxicological Assessment

II MICROBIOLOGICAL ASPECTS
Aerobic Degradation by Microoganisms
Anaerobic Degradation
Degradation of Aliphatics
Degradation of Aromatic and Polyaromatic Compounds
Degradation of Chlorinated Compounds
Compounds with Nitro Functions

III PROCESSES FOR SOIL CLEAN-UP
Thermal Processes, Scrubbing
Extraction, Bioremediation, Disposal
Bioremediation by Heap Technique
Bioreactors
In situ Remediation
Phytoremedation of Organics
Phytoremedation of Metals
Advanced in situ Bioremediation - A Hierarchy of Technology Choices
Immobilization
Bacterial Activity Enhancement and Soil Decontamination
Genetically Engineered Microorganisms and Bioremediation
Possibilities, Limits, and Future Developments of Soil Bioremediation
Sampling and Analysis of Soil

VOLUME 11C

I SOLID WASTE TREATMENT
Bio- and Pyrotechnology of Solid Waste Treatment
Microbiology of Composting
Composting of Plant Residues and Waste Plant Materials
Technology and Strategies of Composting
Anaerobic Fermentation of Wet or Semi-Dry Garbage Waste Fractions
Landfill Systems, Dumping of Solid Wastes - Long-Term Problems with Leachates
Sanitary Landfills - Long-Term Stability and Environmental Implications
Combined Mechanical and Biological Treatment of Municipal Solid Waste
Hygienic Considerations of Aerobic
Anaerobic Treatment of Wastewater, Sludge, Biowaste, and Compost
Future Settlement Structures with Minimized Waste and Wastewater Generation

II WASTE GAS TREATMENT
General Aspects
Processes
Applications

III DRINKING WATER PREPARATION
Potable Water Treatment
Hygienic Aspects of Drinking Water
Artificial Groundwater Recharge and Bank Filtration
Biofilms in Biofiltration
Biofiltration Processes for Organic Matter Removal
Perspectives

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