Microbial Applications Vol.1 Bioremediation and Bioenergy [Paperback]

This contributed volume sheds new light on waste management and the production of biofuels. The authors share insights into microbial applications to meet the challenges of environmental pollution and the ever- growing need for renewable energy. They also explain how healthy and balanced ecosystems can be created and maintained using strategies ranging from oil biodegration and detoxification of azo dyes to biofouling.

In addition, the book illustrates how the metabolic abilities of microorganisms can be used in microbial fuel-cell technologies or for the production of biohydrogen. It inspires young researchers and experienced scientists in the field of microbiology to explore the application of green biotechnology for bioremediation and the production of energy, which will be one of the central topics for future generations.

A. Bioremediation

1) Phycoremediation: An eco-friendly approach to solve water pollution problem
Bala Kiran^*, Kratika Pathak, Ritunesh Kumar, and Devendra Deshmukh

2) Microbial conversion of waste and surplus materials into high-value added products: The case of biosurfactants
Constantina Kourmentza^*, Filomena Freitas, Vitor Alves, and Maria A.M. Reis

3) Oil biodegradation
Bhagwan Rekadwad, and Chandrahasya Khobragade

4) Bacterial decolourization, degradation and detoxification of azo dyes: an ecofriendly approach
Shweta Agrawal, Devayani Tipre, Bhavesh Patel and Shailesh Dave

5) Biological significance of degradation of polyhydroxyalkanoates
Subhashree Ray*, Vipin Chandra Kalia

6) Microbial Biofouling: A possible solution to treat harmful