Practical Environmental Bioremediation: The Field Guide, Second Edition / Edition 2

by R. Barry King, John K. Sheldon, Gilbert M. Long

Overview

Bioremediation, or enhanced microbiological treatment, of environments contaminated with a variety of organic and inorganic compounds is one of the most effective innovative technologies to come around this century! Practical Environmental Bioremediation: The Field Guide presents updated material, case histories and many instructive illustrations to reflect the evolving image of this fast-emerging industry.
Bioremediation technology has witnessed great strides towards simplifying treatability formats, finding new approaches to field application, more potent nutrient formulations, monitoring protocols and the resulting general improvement in results. This new guide condenses all current available knowledge and presents necessary technical aspects and concepts in language that can be readily comprehended by the technical student, experienced scientist or engineer, the aspiring newcomer, or anyone else interested in this exciting natural cleanup technique.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781566702089
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/29/1997
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

King, R. Barry; Sheldon, John K.; Long, Gilbert M.

Table of Contents

Introduction: A Historical Perspective
Regulatory History
Early Successes
Discovery of Hydrocarbon-degrading Microbes Oils Spills
Discovery of Metal-Detoxifying Microbes
Three Bioremediation Treatment Approaches:
Biostimulation
Bioaugmentation
Intrinsic Treatment
Recent Advances in Bioremediation Technology
The Chapters Ahead
Microbial Nutrition and Environmental Requirements
Microbial Ubiquity
Microbial Nutrition
Moisture
Energy for Metabolism
The Role of Oxygen
Environmental Requirements
Microbial Growth
Acclimation
Logarithmic Growth
Stationary Phase
Death Phase
Bacterial Pathogens
Microbial Survival
Microbial Destruction of Environmental Pollutants
Biomineralization vs. Biotransformation
Biodegradation Processes for Organic Compounds
Aerobic Respiration
Anaerobic Respiration
Fermentation
Biooxidation in Wastewater Treatment
Bioattachment
Biosorption
Biosolubilization
Microbial Detoxification
•f Metals
Halobacteria
Mixed Populations
Cometabolism
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Radiation Effects
Acquired Radiation Resistance
Radioactive Mixed Waste Treatment
Constructed Wetlands
The Bioremediation Laboratory
Bioassessment Screening Studies
Microbiological Assay
Biotreatability Studies
Microcosms
Respirometry
Bioreactors
Choosing a Laboratory
Applied Bioremediation : An Overview
The Bioremediation Approach
Intrinsic Bioremediation
Selection Guide for Appropriate Biotechnology
Soils and Sludges
Liquids and Aqueous Solutions
Project Organization
Site Characterization
Initial Bioassessment Testing
Detailed Studies, Pilot Testing, and Process Design
Procurement, Installation and Startup
Process Monitoring and Operation
Final Sampling and Closure
Reporting and Management
Anaerobic Treatment: Sans Oxygen
Process Definition
Anaerobic Degradation
Pros and Cons of Anaerobic

Editorial Reviews

"The authors make a point to correct some of the misuses of terminology commonly encountered in this field... a resource appropriate for professionals, graduate, and upper-division undergraduate students, and faculty."
-Choice

The strengths of this new bioremediation guide are the clear and concise manner in which the authors convey the fundamentals and practical aspects of many forms of bioremediation...The book is very well organized, and presents complex concepts in plain language while providing excellent discussions that detail the major bioremediation processes and considerations. The authors have succeeded in producing an informative guide offering many facts and concepts in a format that is enjoyable to read... The book will benefit practitioners and novices alike in the decision-making of where and how to implement bioremediation in the field."-Jean M. Neubeck, Consulting Hydrologist, Alpha Geoscience

"...This book on bioremediation provides a great deal of fundamental concepts and technical information necessary to understand and implement a bioremediation strategy at contaminated sites. The authors clearly and directly communicate the basics of bioremediation in plain language that will benefit laymen and practitioners of environmental science... the reading in both easy and informative."-Northeastern Geology and Environmental Sciences

"This very multi-disciplinary title is recommended for academic libraries and other special collections that cover the subject areas of environmental engineering, waste recovery, and environmental cleanup monitoring. However, it is more suitable as an overview of, or guide to, the subject rather than a ready reference source."-E-Streams, Vol. 2, No. 2, February 1999

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