Biotechnology for Treatment of Residual Wastes Containing Metals

Biotechnology for Treatment of Wastes Containing Metals addresses various aspects related to different wastes that have a metallic content and represent a serious risk for the environment and human health. These wastes, due to their physical and chemical characteristics, have been the object of stud...

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Main Author Norma Gabriela Rojas-Avelizapa
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Milton River Publishers 2020
Edition1
Subjects
Biotechnology
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Power, Energy and Industry Applications
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Sewage-Purification-Metals removal
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ISBN8770221146
9788770221146
DOI10.1201/9781003337386

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Summary:Biotechnology for Treatment of Wastes Containing Metals addresses various aspects related to different wastes that have a metallic content and represent a serious risk for the environment and human health. These wastes, due to their physical and chemical characteristics, have been the object of studies which have led to the development of different technologies in recycling, reuse or adequate disposal, biotechnology being one of these alternatives. Biotechnology offers a range of options for the treatment of types of waste using microorganisms, biomass and their by-products. The mechanisms involved in these waste treatment processes are diverse and complex, and its optimization and efficiency is multifactorial. This text contains nine chapters related to the problem of the metal contamination in the environment as well as some of the different biotechnological alternatives that have been applied for the reduction and/or recovery of metal contamination.
ISBN:8770221146
9788770221146
DOI:10.1201/9781003337386