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Environmental Biotechnology and Cleaner Bioprocesses

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By: Elizabeth Hernandez (Editor), Gloria Sanchez (Editor)

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Hardcover | 16 December 1999 | Edition Number 1

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As we enter a new millennium, the environmental issues faced by both developing and industrialised nations are as pressing as ever. Environmental biotechnologies are increasingly being viewed as a major weapon against environmental damage. Cleaner production is part of this strategy and yet there is still widespread ignorance about this emerging technology. Environmental Biotechnology and Cleaner Bioprocesses provides this information at various levels, from introductory to advanced. The first section covers the development of cleaner bioprocesses within the framework of sustainable development. Aspects of environmental policy for small and medium businesses are then discussed using case studies to illustrate principles. The second section covers the recycling and treatment of organic waste, including the use of aquatic plants and microalgae for wastewater treatment and recovery of nutrients. Section three covers bioremediation technologies and finally, section four is dedicated to emerging cleaner bioprocesses and environmentally sound products. All chapters have been written and edited by leading authorities in the field. Students and professionals interested in environmental biotechnology and cleaner production will find the background information and detail they require in this one convenient source.

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Non-Fiction Engineering & Technology Biochemical Engineering Biotechnology Economics Development Economics & Emerging Economies Environmental Science Civil Engineering Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning The Environment

Contributors	p. xiii
Foreword	p. xvii
Preface	p. xix
General Aspects and Case Studies
Cleaner Bioprocesses and Sustainable Development	p. 3
Introduction	p. 3
Cleaner Bioprocesses	p. 4
The Five R Policies	p. 7
The Growth in Demand for Environmental Biotechnologies and Cleaner Processes	p. 9
International Standards and Competitiveness as Promoters of Cleaner Processes	p. 11
Research and Technological Organizations as Promoters of Clean Production Schemes	p. 15
References	p. 16
Environmental Policy for Small and Medium Enterprises	p. 19
The Current Situation on Sustainable Development	p. 19
The Situation in Mexico	p. 20
Industrial Pollution	p. 22
A Policy of Economic Incentives	p. 23
Economic Incentives in Mexico	p. 24
Some Conclusions	p. 26
References	p. 27
The Vital Issues Process: Managing Critical Infrastructures in the Global Arena	p. 29
Introduction	p. 29
Approach	p. 30
Stakeholder Panellists	p. 32
Panel Session Format	p. 34
Pairwise Comparison Results/Data Presentation	p. 37
The Puerto Rico Water Resources Management Initiative	p. 39
Concluding Remarks	p. 43
References	p. 44
Environmental Impact of Nitrogen Fertilizers in the 'Bajio' Region of Guanajuato State, Mexico	p. 45
Introduction	p. 45
Materials and Methods	p. 47
Results and Discussion	p. 48
Conclusion	p. 53
References	p. 53
Impermeable Barrier Liners in Containment Type Landfills	p. 55
Introduction	p. 55
Compacted Clay Liners	p. 56
Amended Soil Liners	p. 57
Synthetic or Composite Liners	p. 57
Factors Relevant to all Types of Liners	p. 59
Permeability Testing	p. 59
Conclusion	p. 60
References	p. 61
Control of Submicron Air Toxin Particles after Coal Combustion Utilizing Calcium Magnesium Acetate	p. 63
Introduction	p. 63
Background	p. 64
Materials and Methods	p. 69
Results and Discussion	p. 71
Conclusions and Recommendations	p. 75
References	p. 79
Recycling and Treatment of Organic Wastes
Duckweed-Based Wastewater Treatment for Rational Resource Recovery and Reuse	p. 83
Introduction	p. 83
Characteristics of Duckweeds	p. 85
Duckweed and Domestic Wastewater Treatment	p. 86
Integrated Concepts	p. 91
Conclusions	p. 96
References	p. 97
Anaerobic Treatment of Tequila Vinasse	p. 101
Introduction	p. 101
Materials and Methods	p. 101
Results and Discussion	p. 103
Acknowledgements	p. 106
References	p. 106
Immobilization of Living Microalgae and their Use for Inorganic Nitrogen and Phosphorus Removal from Water	p. 107
Introduction	p. 107
Microalgae and Cyanobacteria	p. 108
Biological Wastewater Treatment	p. 108
Utilization of Inorganic Nitrogen and Phosphorus by Cyanobacteria	p. 109
Immobilization Techniques	p. 110
Concluding Remarks	p. 117
Acknowledgements	p. 118
References	p. 118
Engineered Reed Bed Systems for the Treatment of Dirty Waters	p. 123
Introduction	p. 123
Basis of Treatment	p. 124
Horizontal Flow Beds	p. 126
Downflow Beds	p. 128
Overland Flow Beds	p. 129
Sludge Treatment Beds	p. 130
Application of Reed Bed Systems	p. 130
Conclusions	p. 131
References	p. 131
Removal of Recalcitrant Compounds
Immobilization of Non-viable Cyanobacteria and their use for Heavy Metal Adsorption from Water	p. 135
Introduction	p. 135
Microbial Mechanisms for Removal of Metal Ions	p. 136
Biomass Immobilization	p. 142
Reactors for the Treatment of Metal-containing Effluents	p. 145
Metal Biosorption by Immobilized Biomass	p. 145
Conclusion	p. 151
Acknowledgements	p. 151
References	p. 151
Bioremediation: Clean-up Biotechnologies for Soils and Aquifers	p. 155
Introduction	p. 155
The Soil: Where Contaminants and Microorganisms Meet	p. 155
Microorganism Survival in Adverse Conditions	p. 156
Advantages of Bioremediation	p. 159
Knowing the Contaminated Site	p. 159
Suitability of the Site for Biotreatability Tests	p. 160
From Laboratory to Field	p. 161
Bioremediation Monitoring in the Field	p. 164
Bioremediation as a Clean Technology	p. 164
Management Technology Needs	p. 165
References	p. 166
Increasing Bioavailability of Recalcitrant Molecules in Contaminated Soils	p. 167
Introduction	p. 167
Soil Bioremediation: An Emerging Technology	p. 168
Bioavailability Constraints	p. 169
General Strategies to Increase Bioavailability	p. 171
Addition of Synthetic Surfactants	p. 172
Increasing Bioavailability: General Recommendations	p. 174
Conclusions	p. 175
Acknowledgements	p. 175
References	p. 175
Bioremediation of Contaminated Soils	p. 179
Introduction	p. 179
Current Market for Bioremediation	p. 180
Bioremediation Systems	p. 180
Concluding Remarks	p. 188
References	p. 188
Environmental Oil Biocatalysis	p. 191
Introduction	p. 191
Pathways in Hydrocarbon Degradation	p. 192
Genetics of Aromatic Hydrocarbon Biodegradation	p. 197
Mechanisms of Genetic Adaptation	p. 200
Final Remarks	p. 202
References	p. 203
Cleaner Bioprocesses
Clean Biological Bleaching Processes in the Pulp and Paper Industry	p. 211
Introduction	p. 211
New Bleaching Processes	p. 214
Enzymatic Bleaching	p. 216
Production of Manganese-Dependent Peroxidase	p. 220
Future Perspectives	p. 221
Acknowledgements	p. 222
References	p. 222
The Cleaner Production Strategy Applied to Animal Production	p. 227
Introduction	p. 227
Cleaner Pig Production Units	p. 231
Integrated System for Recycling Pig Wastewater, and Recovering Biogas, Spirulina and Lemna and Biomass (Biospirulinema System)	p. 233
Final Remarks	p. 239
References	p. 241
Clean Technologies through Microbial Processes for Economic Benefits and Sustainability	p. 245
Introduction	p. 245
The Sugarcane and Sugar Processing Industry	p. 245
The Palm Oil Industry	p. 249
The Seafood Processing Industry	p. 254
Concluding Remarks	p. 259
References	p. 259
Cleaner Biotechnologies and the Oil Agroindustry	p. 265
Technology and Raw Materials	p. 265
The Market	p. 266
Structure and Application of Fats and Oils	p. 267
Fat and Oil Biotechnology	p. 267
The Coconut Industry: A Case Study	p. 270
Fat Substitutes	p. 271
Conclusions	p. 271
References	p. 273
In Search of Novel and Better Bioinsecticides	p. 275
Introduction	p. 275
Bioinsecticides based on Bt	p. 277
Mode of Action of Bt [delta]-Endotoxins	p. 278
Structure and Function of [delta]-Endotoxins	p. 279
Transgenic Plants Resistant to Insects	p. 281
Novel Systems using Bt	p. 282
Concluding Remarks	p. 283
References	p. 283
Bacillus thuringiensis: Relationship Between cry Gene Expression and Process Conditions	p. 285
Introduction	p. 285
Mode of Action and Specificity of Bt [Delta]-Endotoxins	p. 285
Molecular Biology of Bt	p. 286
Production of Bt	p. 288
Conclusions	p. 295
References	p. 295
Cleaner Production Activities in Zimbabwe	p. 299
Background	p. 299
Project Inputs	p. 300
Institutional Arrangement	p. 300
Demonstration Projects	p. 301
Information Dissemination	p. 303
Cleaner Production Manual	p. 304
Barriers Encountered During Demonstration Projects	p. 304
Conclusions	p. 305
References	p. 305
Sample Calculation	p. 307
Index	p. 309
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