Strategies for bioremediation of organic and inorganic pollutants

"Increased awareness surrounding environmental protection has prompted the development of more ecofriendly technologies. This book provides useful information on technologies based upon the use of biological agents for environmental clean-up, including bacteria, yeast, fungi, algae, and plants. Some chapters refer to the direct application of products derived from plants and microorganisms for designing strategies of environmental remediation. The combination of strategies helps in efficient removal of pollutants generated from anthropogenic activities with minimal environmental impact. This book is meant for professionals involved in environmental technology and waste management."--Provided by publisher. Read more... Abstract: "Increased awareness surrounding environmental protection has prompted the development of more ecofriendly technologies. This book provides useful information on technologies based upon the use of biological agents for environmental clean-up, including bacteria, yeast, fungi, algae, and plants. Some chapters refer to the direct application of products derived from plants and microorganisms for designing strategies of environmental remediation. The combination of strategies helps in efficient removal of pollutants generated from anthropogenic activities with minimal environmental impact. This book is meant for professionals involved in environmental technology and waste management."--Provided by publisher Content: Agro-industrial Wastewaters Bioremediation by Ligninolytic MacrofungiPablo M. Ahmed, Maria del M. Rosales Soro, Lucia I.C. de Figueroa and Hipolito F. PajotBioremediation of Lignocellulosic Waste Coupled to Production of BioethanolMaria del M. Rosales Soro, Pablo M. Ahmed, Lucia I. Castellanos de Figueroa and Hipolito F. PajotRecovery of Sugarcane Vinasse by Microbial Pathways: An Integral ApproachMacarena M. Rulli, Luciana M. Del Gobbo, Maria J. Amoroso and Veronica L. ColinUse of Immobilized Biomass as Low-Cost Technology for Bioremediation of PAHs Contaminated SitesMauricio J. Alessandrello, Maria S. Juarez Tomas, Paula Isaac, Diana L. Vullo and Marcela A. FerreroBiosorption of Dyes by Brown AlgaeJosefina Plaza Cazon and Edgardo DonatiStrategies for Biodegradation and Bioremediation of Pesticides in the EnvironmentMa. Laura Ortiz-Hernandez, Maria L. Castrejon-Godinez, Elida C. Popoca-Ursino, Fabricio R. Cervantes-Dacasa and Maikel Fernandez-LopezPesticide Bioremediation: An Approach for Environmental Cleanup Using Microbial ConsortiaEnzo E. Raimondo, Juliana M. Saez, Gabriela E. Briceno, Maria S. Fuentes and Claudia S. BenimeliMycoremediation: Fungal Mediated Processes for the Elimination of Organic PollutantsCarlos E. Rodriguez-Rodriguez, Victor Castro-Gutierrez and Gonzalo TortellaPesticides in the Environment: Biobed Systems as an Innovative Biotechnological Tool to Minimize PollutionGonzalo Tortella Fuentes, Gabriela Briceno, Carlos E. Rodriguez-Rodriguez, Sergio Cuozzo and Olga RubilarHexachlorocyclohexane: Sources, Harmful Effects and Promising Bacteria for its BioremediationMaria Z. Simon Sola, Daiana E. Perez Visnuk, Paula Paterlini, Marta A. Polti and Analia AlvarezActinobacteria as bio-tools for removing and degrading α-, ss- and Î3- hexachlorocyclohexanePedro E. Sineli, Gonzalo R. Tortella and Sergio A. CuozzoMining and Mine Tailings: Characterization, Impacts, Ecology and Bioremediation StrategiesMa. Laura Ortiz-Hernandez, Patricia Mussali-Galante, Enrique Sanchez-Salinas and Efrain Tovar-SanchezPhytomanagement of Metal-Rich and Contaminated Soils: Implicated Factors and Strategies for its ImprovementCristina Becerra-Castro, Vanessa Alvarez-Lopez, Tania Pardo, Beatriz Rodriguez-Garrido, Andrea Cerdeira-Perez, Angeles Prieto-Fernandez and Petra S KiddBioremediation of Heavy Metals by Cells or Metabolites Microbial ImmobilizedMaria F. Castro, Jose O. Bonilla, Claudio D. Delfini and Liliana B. VillegasHexavalent Chromium Removal Related to Scale-up StudiesPablo M. Fernandez, Silvana C. Vinarta, Anahi R. Bernal and Lucia I. Castellanos de FigueroaContribution of Genomic and Proteomic Studies toward Understanding Hexavalent Chromium Stress ResistanceAnahi R. Bernal, Elias L. Cruz, Lucia I. Castellanos de Figueroa and Pablo M. FernandezEffects of Environmental Factors on Bioremediation of Co-Contaminated Soils Using a Multiresistant BacteriumJuan D. Aparicio, Maria Z. Simon Sola, Claudia S. Benimeli, Lucia Bigliardo and Marta A. Polti Preface 6 Contents 8 1 Agro-industrial Wastewaters Bioremediation by Ligninolytic Macrofungi 10 2 Bioremediation of Lignocellulosic Waste Coupled to Production of Bioethanol 37 3 Recovery of Sugarcane Vinasse by Microbial Pathways 56 4 Use of Immobilized Biomass as Low-Cost Technology for Bioremediation of PAHs Contaminated Sites 68 5 Biosorption of Dyes by Brown Algae 83 6 Strategies for Biodegradation and Bioremediation of Pesticides in the Environment 96 7 Pesticide Bioremediation 117 8 Mycoremediation 139 9 Pesticides in the Environment 160 10 Hexachlorocyclohexane 178 11 Actinobacteria as Bio-Tools for Removing and Degrading α-, β- and γ-Hexachlorocyclohexane 188 12 Mining and Mine Tailings 199 13 Phytomanagement of Metal-Rich and Contaminated Soils 224 15 Hexavalent Chromium Removal Related to Scale-up Studies 272 16 Contribution of Genomic and Proteomic Studies toward Understanding Hexavalent Chromium Stress Resistance 284 17 Effects of Environmental Factors on Bioremediation of Co-Contaminated Soils Using a Multiresistant Bacterium 300 Index 312 Innovation through specific and rational design and functionalization has led to the development of a wide range of mesoporous materials with varying morphologies (hexagonal, cubic, rod-like), structures (silicates, carbons, metal oxides), and unique functionalities (doping, acid functionalization) that currently makes this field one of the most exciting in materials science and energy applications. This book focuses primarily on the rapid progress in their application in energy conversion and storage technologies, including supercapacitor, Li-ion battery, fuel cells, solar cells, and photocatalysis (water splitting) and will serve as a valuable reference for researchers in the field