Aquatic Environmental Bioengineering: Monitoring and Remediation of Contamination

Aquatic Environmental Bioengineering
Discover the importance of remediation efforts for aquatic ecosystems

Most  contamination of water bodies stem from human activity, and the  pollution in our water is one of the most important environmental  concerns facing future generations. The most significant of these  pollutants are halogenated organic compounds, petroleum hydrocarbons,  radionuclides, metal and metalloids, pharmaceutical drugs, microbial  toxins, and flame retardants. With such a vast array of potential  contaminants and dangerously cumulating contamination levels in fragile  marine environments, reparative action is more essential than ever.

Aquatic  Environmental Bioengineering: Monitoring and Remediation of  Contamination provides the reader with a map towards environmentally  safe and economically feasible technologies to intervene in polluted  aquatic ecosystems. The authors suggest a phased approach consisting of  site classification and risk assessment, followed by remediation  technology selection and implementation. Effective methods for surveying  bodies of water are particularly emphasized, and advancements in the  development of novel transgenic plants and microbial fuel cells are put  forward as effective tools against environmental contamination and  industrial wastewater pollution.

Readers will also find:
A  focus on the most recent and cutting-edge research on the topic:  photocatalysis, the use of genetically modified organisms, and the use  of nanomaterialsA simple compendium of fundamental concepts in  environmental engineering of aquatic ecosystemsA detailed discussion of  the advancement in remote sensing and geographic information (GIS),  methodologies that make it possible to conduct large-scale water  remediation studies at reasonable cost
The ideal resource for  researchers and students of environmental science, plant biotechnology,  agricultural science, environmental engineering, and plant sciences,  Aquatic Environmental Bioengineering will be a crucial resource for the  remediation of contaminants in our aquatic ecosystems.