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Preface
Think Circular
This book is the third volume on Environmental Biotechnology, published in the
series Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World. Environmental quality is
crucial for the health and survival of humans and other living organisms. In particular, in the context of increasing globalization, urbanization and industrialization, it
will soon be mandatory to waste nothing and, as a consequence, to develop a circular economy in which all elements are recycled. For that, biotechnological techniques such as biodegradation, bioremediation, biomonitoring, biotreatment,
biofiltration, phytoremediation and immobilization can be used to convert waste
into ‘golden’ products and chemicals. Environmental biotechnologists thus identify,
develop, improve and engineer a suitable technology for remediation and other
applications. Chapters review the biodegradation of plastic waste, bioremediation of
S-triazine herbicide, the effect of pesticide on birds, microbial biosensor for the
detection of pollutants, production of polyhydroxyalkanoates from industrial wastewater treatment, concerns in membrane distillation process, applications of immobilized microalgae, applications of marine microbial biosurfactants and biochar for
plant production (Fig. 1).
Preface
Think Circular
This book is the third volume on Environmental Biotechnology, published in the
series Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World. Environmental quality is
crucial for the health and survival of humans and other living organisms. In particular, in the context of increasing globalization, urbanization and industrialization, it
will soon be mandatory to waste nothing and, as a consequence, to develop a circular economy in which all elements are recycled. For that, biotechnological techniques such as biodegradation, bioremediation, biomonitoring, biotreatment,
biofiltration, phytoremediation and immobilization can be used to convert waste
into ‘golden’ products and chemicals. Environmental biotechnologists thus identify,
develop, improve and engineer a suitable technology for remediation and other
applications. Chapters review the biodegradation of plastic waste, bioremediation of
S-triazine herbicide, the effect of pesticide on birds, microbial biosensor for the
detection of pollutants, production of polyhydroxyalkanoates from industrial wastewater treatment, concerns in membrane distillation process, applications of immobilized microalgae, applications of marine microbial biosurfactants and biochar for
plant production (Fig. 1).