Microbial Biodegradation and Techniques of Bioremediation

Description

Biodegradation is the natural process of decomposition and whereas in Bioremediation, organisms are introduced to the contaminated site or enhanced the natural microorganisms by providing suitable growth requirements. The main difference between biodegradation and bioremediation is that biodegradation is the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, whereas bioremediation is the use of microorganisms to breakdown environmental pollutants. They bring together to describe the successful application of microbes and their derivates for bioremediation of potentially toxic and relatively novel compounds. This single-source reference encompasses all categories of pollutants and their applications in a convenient, comprehensive package. Our natural biodiversity and environment is in danger due to the release of continuously emerging potential by anthropogenic activities. The present book “Microbial Biodegradation and Techniques of Bioremediation” comprises of the strategic role of biodegradation and bioremediation at different levels of research and provides remediation methods and strategies to manage the waste in industries.