Nanoscience and biotechnology for environmental applications. (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: K M Gothandam, Shivendu Ranjan, Nandita Dasgupta, Eric Lichtfouse, editors.
• Editors: Gothandam, K M; Ranjan, Shivendu; (Environmental chemist), Dasgupta, Nandita; Lichtfouse, Eric
• Contents: Intro; Dedication; Preface; Contents; Contributors; About the Editors; Chapter 1: Microalgae for Biodiesel Production and Pharmaceutical Removal from Water; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Use of Microalgae for Water Treatment; 1.2.1 Cultivation of Microalgae; 1.2.2 Immobilization of Microalgae; 1.3 Use of Microalgae for Removal of Pharmaceuticals from Wastewater; 1.4 Processing of Algal Biomass into Liquid Biofuels; 1.4.1 Production of Biodiesel; 1.5 Conclusion and Future Perspectives; References; Chapter 2: Risks and Management of Textile Waste; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Textile Waste 2.2.1 Production Waste2.2.2 Preconsumer Waste; 2.2.3 Postconsumer Waste; 2.2.3.1 Fast Fashion Trends; 2.2.3.2 Slow Fashion Trends; 2.3 Textile Waste Management; 2.3.1 Disposal (Landfilling); 2.3.2 Energy Recovery (Energy from Waste); 2.3.3 Recycling; 2.3.4 Reuse; 2.3.4.1 Secondhand Clothing; 2.3.4.2 The Vintage Clothing Trend; 2.3.5 Prevention (Reduction); 2.4 Utilization of Textile Waste; 2.4.1 Engineering Solutions; 2.4.2 Design Perspectives; 2.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: Biopolymer Technologies for Environmental Applications; 3.1 Introduction 3.4 Biopolymers for Other Environmental Applications3.4.1 Hydrogen Generation; 3.4.2 Electrochemical Industry; 3.4.3 Soil Strengthening and Agriculture; 3.4.4 Building Sector; 3.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: Methods in Metagenomics and Environmental Biotechnology; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Application of Metagenomics and the Impact on Environmental Biotechnology; 4.2.1 Industrial Enzymes; 4.2.2 Bioactive Compounds and Antibiotics; 4.2.3 Bioremediation; 4.2.4 Applications in Agriculture; 4.2.5 Applications in Human Health; 4.2.6 Environmental Applications; 4.3 Methods and Tools 4.3.1 Experimental Design4.3.2 Sampling; 4.3.3 Sample Fractionation; 4.3.4 DNA Extraction; 4.3.5 DNA Sequencing; 4.3.6 Quality Control; 4.3.7 Assembly; 4.3.8 Annotation; 4.4 Metagenomics Databases and Online Resources; 4.5 Bioinformatics-Based Data Analysis; 4.6 Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: Biodegradation of Textile Azo Dyes; 5.1 An Introduction on History and Discovery of Dyes; 5.1.1 Impact of Azo Dyes; 5.2 Biodegradation of Azo Dye; 5.2.1 Degradation Using Bacteria; 5.2.1.1 Degradation Using Bacterial Consortium; 5.2.2 Degradation Using Fungi; 5.2.3 Degradation Using Yeast
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource (xvi, 264 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 628.5; Bioremediation; Nanoscience -- Environmental aspects; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319979229; 3319979221
• Related ISBNs: 9783319979212
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed February 14, 2019).
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