Invest in Nano-Bioremediation for Wastewater Treatment to explore cutting-edge techniques that combine nanotechnology and bioremediation, equipping you with innovative solutions and expert insights needed to tackle global environmental pollution challenges effectively.
The coupling of nanotechnology and bioremediation techniques holds great promise for addressing environmental pollution and contamination on a global scale. The process of bioremediation uses living organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, or plants, to degrade or detoxify pollutants in the environment. Nanotechnology involves manipulating materials at the nanoscale, typically at the scale of individual atoms and molecules, to create novel properties and functionalities. Today, research is focused on exploring the combined potential of nanomaterials and bioremediation for treating pollutants.
Nano-Bioremediation for Wastewater Treatment will serve as a premier guide for nanotechnology in this field, providing information regarding the various challenges that arise from the coupling of nanotechnology and bioremediation techniques. Since very limited literature is available on this subject, the editors have compiled all the current assays and techniques that provide insights into this topic. This book will also cover different fabrication methods and methods for decorating microbial cells on the surface of nanomaterials, which is a key factor for synthesizing microbial conjugation, as well as prototype designing and integrating developed materials into water purification systems. Unlock the potential of cutting-edge nano-bioremediation techniques for wastewater treatment, with practical applications, expert insights, and sustainable solutions that set you apart in the field.
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Environmental engineers, chemists, biotechnologists, microbiologists, nanotechnologists, environmental consultants, researchers, academics, and policymakers focused on developing and implementing innovative solutions for wastewater treatment and environmental remediation.
Preface xv 1 Nano-Bioremediation and Scale-Up Techniques for Wastewater Treatment 1 Ananya Tiwari, Isha Dharsandia, Dharni Parekh, Alok Pandya, Narendra Kumar, Shubhita Tripathi and Gajendra Singh Vishwakarma 1.1 Introduction 2 1.2 Basics of Nanobioremediation 4 1.3 Basics of Wastewater Treatment Plant 4 1.4 Secondary Treatment Systems 7 1.5 Different Matrix for the Microbes and Nano-Conjugate Fabrication 10 1.6 Factors of Scale-Up of Water Treatment Plant 13 1.7 Existing Studies on Scale-Up Techniques and Design Principles 16 1.8 Cost Reduction, Energy Efficiency, and Improved Performance 20 1.9 Conclusions 22 2 Nanomaterials and Microbial Compatibility: Synergistic and Antagonistic Mechanisms 35 Sajith Sathyamoorthy, Aswathy Venugopal, Lenin M. J., Shreya Tirkey and Murugan Sevanan 2.1 Introduction 36 2.2 Mechanisms of Microbial Interaction with Nanomaterials 42 2.3 Synergistic Effects of Nanomaterials on Microbial Activities 46 2.4 Antagonistic Responses: Microbial Tolerance and Resistance 51 2.5 Impact on Microbial Communities and Ecosystems 55 2.6 Metal Nanoparticles in Water Treatment 62 2.7 Future Prospects 63 2.8 Discussion and Conclusion 64 3 Physical and Chemical Characterization of Microbes and Nanoconjugates 73 Dhruvesh Maiya and Tvarit Patel 3.1 Introduction to Nano-Bioremediation 74 3.2 Physical and Chemical Properties of Microbes and Nanoconjugates 75 3.3 Microscopic Structural Analysis 76 3.4 Spectroscopic Chemical Analysis 86 3.5 Characterization Techniques and Their Role in Nano-Bioremediation 90 3.6 Conclusion 99 4 Microbes and Nanoconjugate-Assisted Removal of Heavy Metals from Water Resources 107 Bhargav Raval, Nishra Joshi, Riddhi M. Kathrotiya, Shivani Yagnik Raval and Vikram Hiren Raval 4.1 Introduction 108 4.2 Effects on Human Health and Environment 109 4.3 Physicochemical Methods for Metal Remediation 113 4.4 Bioremediation: A Solution to Pollution 115 4.5 Mechanisms of Bioremediation 117 4.6 Utilization of Nanoconjugates in Heavy Metal Remediation 121 4.7 Future Aspects 132 4.8 Conclusion 133 5 New Dimensions and Innovations in Microbes and Nanoconjugate-Based Bioremediation Technology 147 Priya Vithalani, Priti Mahla, Jahnvi Padhiar, Uday Bhanushali and Nikhil Bhatt 5.1 Introduction 148 5.2 Organic Pollutants Exposure to the Environment and Its Consequences 149 5.3 Microorganisms Mediated Remediation of Organic Pollutants 151 5.4 Advancement in Biodegradation Approach 153 5.5 Nanobioremediation Approach for Organic Pollutants 157 5.6 Microbes--Nanoconjugates Combined Approach for Remediation 159 5.7 Conclusion and Future Aspects 162 6 Application of Microbes and Nanoconjugates in the Removal of Inorganic Pollutants from Wastewater 171 Jahnvi Padhiar, Uday Bhanushali, Priya Vithalani, Priti Mahla and Nikhil Bhatt 6.1 Introduction 172 6.2 Inorganic Pollutants 172 6.3 Microbes as Remediators 174 6.4 Nanoconjugates 178 6.5 Synergistic Approach of Microbes and Nanoconjugates for Removing Inorganic Pollutants 180 6.6 Future Trends 181 6.7 Conclusion 181 7 Degradation of Dyes and Organic Pollutants via Microbes and Nanoconjugates from Textile Wastewater 189 Shaveta Singh, Isha Sharma, Prasant Arya and Pankaj Kumar 7.1 Introduction 190 7.2 Textile Waste and Its Harmful Impact 191 7.3 Microbes for Bioremediation of Textile Wastewater 193 7.4 Role of Nanotechnology in Bioremediation of Textile Wastewater 195 7.5 Conclusion 198 7.6 Future Perspectives 199 8 Microbes and Nanoconjugated Assistants for Sensing and Detecting Pollutants in Wastewater 203 Keyur Bhatt, Jaymin Parikh, Krunal Modi and Brij Mohan 8.1 Introduction 204 8.2 Molecular Sensors 206 8.3 Nanosensors 208 8.4 Environmental Applications 211 8.5 Summary and Outlook 215 9 Nanobioremediation: A Sustainable Reclamation Method for Future Deployment 221 Sanjeeb Kumar Mandal, Alekhya Pasumarthy, Dhruv Tadikonda, Bishwambhar Mishra, B. Sumithra, Sumithra Salla, Mahaboob Basha D. and Ashoutosh Panday 9.1 Introduction 222 9.2 Types of Nanomaterials Used in Nanobioremediation 229 9.3 Mechanisms of Nanobioremediation 235 9.4 Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Nanobioremediation 238 9.5 Case Studies of Nanobioremediation 240 9.6 Challenges and Future Directions in Nanobioremediation 241 9.7 Conclusion 242 10 Nanoparticle-Assisted Microbial Removal of Arsenic (As) from Drinking Water Sources 249 Mayuri Bhagawati, Badal Kr Datta, Rajib Newar, Sukanya Sonowal, Kabyashree Buragohain, Dulumoni Tamuly and Ratul Nath 10.1 Introduction 250 10.2 Microbe-Based Removal of Arsenic 256 10.3 Nanoparticles and Microbial-Synthesized Nanoparticles (MSNs) 260 10.4 Future Perspectives 269 10.5 Conclusion 274 11 Nanotechnology-Enabled Remediation of Oil Contamination in Polluted Water 291 Payal Patel, Ajay Patel, Manisha Parmar, Aditee Pandya and Haren Gosai 11.1 Introduction 292 11.2 Nanotechnology for Bioremediation 294 11.3 Applications of Nanotechnology for Oil--Water Separation 298 11.4 Approaches for Conventional Oil--Water Separation 305 11.5 Drawbacks and Limitations of Nanotechnology-Based Techniques 309 11.6 Conclusion 311 12 Nano-Biocatalysis for Remediation of Pharmaceutical Micropollutants in Industrial Wastewaters 321 Darshankumar Prajapati, Ashish Bhatt, Ravi Kachhadiya, Shreya Pandya and Akshaya Gupte 12.1 Introduction 322 12.2 Water Pollution and Sources of Micropollutants 324 12.3 Impact of Micropollutants on Environment and Human Health 330 12.4 Nano-Biotechnology and Its Role in Bioremediation 333 12.5 Bioremediation of Micropollutants Using Nano-Biocatalysis 336 12.6 Conclusion and Future Prospects 342 References 342 Index 355
Gajendra Singh Vishwakarma, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Ecosystem and Environment Management Department at the Indian Institute of Forest Management. He has published over 16 research papers, six book chapters, and four patents. He has dedicated his expertise to monitoring environmental pollutants in groundwater and soil, overseeing the quality of industrial wastewater and leachate, and contributing to solid waste management practices that encourage the growth and dissemination of scientific knowledge in his field. Narendra Kumar, PhD, is the Dean of Academics and an associate professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Institute of Advanced Research, The University for Innovation, Gujarat, India with over nineteen years of research and teaching experience. He has more than 45 publications to his credit, including research papers, conference papers, and book chapters. He has also edited three internationally published books. Alok Pandya, PhD, is an interdisciplinary researcher and assistant professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Institute of Advanced Research, Gujarat, India. He has published over 70 research articles in highly reputed international journals, 12 book chapters, and four books, and has been granted four patents. His research work includes nanobiotechnology, nanochemistry, forensic nanotechnology, and the development of affordable nanodevices for disease monitoring, agricultural nano-products, and products for societal use. Zinia Mohanta, PhD, is a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Radiology at Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, working on several collaborative projects with multiple labs across the United States. She has authored six research articles and three review papers in reputed international journals and has been invited to numerous presentations. Her research interests include biomedical instrumentation, nanomaterials, and their applications as magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents.
