Environmental Biotechnology – Theory and Applications (Famous Works from Top Universities Abroad)

Author: Gareth M. Evans
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Publish Date: 2006-01-13
Features: This book is composed of three parts: the first part includes the role and market of biotechnology related to the environment, necessary chemical and microbiological knowledge, and the basic principles of biointervention; the second part covers environmental biotechnology and its applications, with vivid, relevant, and accurate descriptions, serving as the core of the book; the third part summarizes the integration of environmental biotechnology and future development prospects. The book is well-structured and introduces environmental biotechnology in a way that emphasizes interconnectedness, highlighting the inherent relationships between various topics. In various aspects of daily life, biotechnology is playing an increasingly important role. In the past, biotechnology was considered very expensive and highly unconventional. However, now, biotechnology is being used as a practical alternative in processes such as manufacturing, land bioremediation, pollution control, and waste treatment. The use of biotechnological methods to address environmental pollution issues has been readily accepted from a biological perspective. But what confuses entrepreneurs is that they are not entirely clear about how to apply microscopic functional units to large-scale practical applications. These gaps are precisely what this book aims to address. This book adopts an environment-focused approach, breaking traditional disciplinary boundaries and providing a unified way to present this topic, which also accurately describes the current practical applications of environmental biotechnology. Divided into different main themes, it covers pollution, waste control, and manufacturing. Against this backdrop, the book elaborates on the potential of microbiological technologies and methods in biointervention and industrial production. Specific industrial case studies are provided at the end of each chapter, enabling readers to understand the application of biotechnology from a macro perspective. This book can serve as a foundational reference for undergraduate and graduate students studying environmental science, environmental management, and environmental biology to grasp the basics of biotechnology or pollution control. It is also suitable for professionals involved in wastewater, waste management, and pollution control.