Environmental Biotechnology

Author: Zhou Shaoqi
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: Environmental biotechnology is an emerging interdisciplinary field that has developed from the close integration of modern biotechnology and environmental science and engineering. It has now formed a relatively complete academic system. This book can serve as a textbook or teaching reference for graduate students or senior undergraduate students in environmental engineering and related fields at universities and colleges. It can also be used as a reference for engineering technicians, scientific research and design personnel, and management personnel engaged in environmental engineering, biotechnology, and related fields. The book consists of 12 chapters. It first discusses the origin, academic system, and structure of environmental biotechnology. Then, based on the academic system, it introduces the biological foundations (including microbiology, enzymology, and ecology) and theoretical foundations (biochemical reaction stoichiometry, biochemical reaction kinetics, and biochemical reaction thermodynamics). It also focuses on introducing genetic engineering in environmental pollution control, biotechnologies for environmental pollution control, bioremediation technologies for environmental pollution, and biotechnologies for environmental pollution prevention. The content covers aerobic biological treatment of wastewater, anaerobic biological treatment of wastewater, biological nitrogen removal and biological phosphorus removal, biological treatment of solid waste, biological treatment of organic waste gas, biological remediation of water bodies and soil, environmental biomaterials (biogelatin, bioabsorbents, biodegradable plastics, biosurfactants), and biological pesticides. It includes both theoretical analysis and an introduction to the latest research progress and development trends in domestic and international studies.