Description
Book SynopsisThis book introduces various fields of metal biotechnology, emphasizing applications for the fields of environment conservation and resource recycling. The topics discussed include wastewater treatment and bioremediation technologies for hazardous metals making use of metal metabolism by microorganisms and other organisms; recovery and recycling of metals from drainage and waste sources; the biological synthesis and processing of new metallic materials and monitoring of metals for industrial uses; and bio-informatics in metal biotechnology. These topics are expected to be of great help for new developments in these new technologies.
Trade Review"This book represents a broad sampling of the great diversity of biochemical interactions possible between living biota (microorganisms and plants) with metals and metalloids. A majority of the topics covered are devoted to sequestration mechanisms for toxic metals, but there are also a number of unusual topics addressed, including practical means of capture of precious metals and the use of microorganisms in the formation of nano-size materials with potential industrial applications. The book serves as not only an excellent departure point for students and scientists entering into this realm of research but also a handy reference for those already engaged in the area, as well as a rich primary reference source for educators seeking to expand their course curriculum lectures."
—Dr. Ronald S. Oremland - U.S. Geological Survey, USA
Table of ContentsMicrobial Manganese(II) Oxidation: A Potential Tool for Treatment of Metal-Contaminated Waters. Biological Treatment for Removal of Iron, Manganese, and Arsenic from Groundwater. Removal of Selenium from Wastewater Using a Selenium-Reducing Bacterium. Microbial Reduction and Mobilization of Arsenic for Bioremediation of Contaminated Soil. Phytoremediation of Boron-Polluted Soil and Water. Phytoremediation of Cadmium-Contaminated Soil: Acceleration of Phytoremediation by Combination Use of Chelating Agents. Phytoremediation for Soils Contaminated with Heavy Metals Using the Symbiosis Between Astragalus sinicus with Rhizobia. Construction of Yeast Bioadsorbent by Cell Surface Engineering. Bioleaching of Metals from Solid Waste Incineration Ash. Dissolution of Precious Metals from Waste Printed Circuit Boards by Using Bacteria. Biosorption of Uranium and/or Thorium Using Microorganism. Characteristics of Biogenous Iron Oxide Microtubes Formed by Iron-Oxidizing Bacteria, Leptothrix ochracea. Microbial Formation of Semiconductor Nano-Particles Contained Selenium or Tellurium and Metals. Biomachining–Micromachining of Metals by Bacteria. Biosensors for Toxic Heavy Metals. Cell Surface Design for Selective Recovery of Rare Metal Ions. Bioinformatics Tools for the Next Generation of Metal Biotechnology.
