Microbial Biofilms in Bioremediation and Wastewater Treatment [Hardcover]

Biofilms represent the natural living style of microbial communities and play a pivotal role in biogeochemical cycles and natural attenuation. Biofilms can be engineered for biodegradation and biotransformation of organic and inorganic contaminants, for both in situ bioremediation and ex situ treatment in bioreactors. This book focuses on microbial biofilms and their potential technological applications for sustainable development. It covers recent advances in biofilm technologies for contaminant remediation coupled to recovery of resources and serves as a complete reference on the science and technology behind biofilm mediated bioremediation and wastewater treatment.

Biofilms in Oil Bioremediation: Advances and Challenges. Aerobic Granulation Technology for Wastewater Treatment. The EPS Matrix of Aerobic Granular Sludge. Biofilm and Granular Sludge Bioreactors for Textile Wastewater Treatment. Selenium Remediation using Granular and Biofilm Systems. Role of Extracellular Polymeric Substances (EPS) in Cell Surface Hydrophobicity. Removal of Pharmaceuticals from Wastewater by Membrane and Biofilm Reactors. Bioremediation Approaches for Persistent Organic Pollutants Using Microbial Biofilms. Bioprocesses for the Treatment of Volatile Organic Compounds. Bio- and Phytoremediation of Persistent Organic Pollutants in Stormwater Containment Systems and Soil. Emerging Trends in Bioremediation of Explosive Industry Wastewater. Electrocatalytic Biofilm (ECB): Functional Role in Energy and Product Valorization.  Titania Nanoparticles Biofilm Formation in Environment Bacteria: A Possible Defense Mechanism.

This book focuses on microbial biofilms and their potential technological applications for sustainable development. It covers recent advances in biofilm technologies for contaminant remediation coupled to recovery of resources.

Y.V. Nancharaiah