Microbial Remediation of Azo Dyes with Prokaryotes

This book provides an overview of microbial remediation of azo dyes from wastewater, including existing methods and technologies, industrial practices, and real-case studies. It emphasizes industrial applications and the elimination of toxic pollutants through a bacterial approach, covering effective separation, ion exchange, coagulation, separations, and biological methods. It also highlights a paradigm shift towards the recovery of materials and energy from azo dye-containing wastewater.

Format: Hardback
Length: 344 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of microbial remediation of azo dyes from wastewater, encompassing a wide range of existing methods and technologies, their advancements, the emergence of new technologies, industrial practices, and real-case studies. With a strong emphasis on industrial applications and the effective elimination of toxic pollutants from wastewater through a bacterial approach, the book explores various specific aspects, including the efficient separation of azo dyes through innovative adsorbents and ion exchange processes, the utilization of coagulation and formulation techniques, the separation of azo dyes through various methods, and the application of biological methods for wastewater treatment.

Furthermore, this book heralds a paradigm shift towards the recovery of materials and energy from azo dye-containing wastewater. It features comprehensive coverage of prokaryotic-based technologies for azo dye degradation in wastewater treatment plants, shedding light on the crucial role of microbial enzymes in the bioremediation of environmental pollutants. The book extends its reach to industrial acid mine tailing wastes, plastic wastes, distillery, and pulp paper industry effluents, providing valuable insights into the challenges and limitations associated with related technologies.

To enhance understanding and retention, the book is meticulously designed with a blend of illustrations, figures, tables, and trivia boxes. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, professionals, graduate students in bioremediation and environmental protection, waste management, applied microbiology, botany, and plant biotechnology. By unraveling the complexities of microbial remediation of azo dyes from wastewater, this book empowers readers to contribute to the sustainable management of industrial effluents and the preservation of our environment.

Weight: 826g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367673451