Technology for a Sustainable Environment
eBook - ePub

Technology for a Sustainable Environment

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eBook - ePub

Technology for a Sustainable Environment

About this book

Environmental issues such as overexploitation, pollution and degradation of natural resources have prompted us to look for ways to devise sustainable practices across industrial and public service sectors. Researchers and scientists all over the world are involved in developing strategies and techniques that help us achieve a sustainable environment. Technology for a Sustainable Environment presents an overview of various methods and techniques that can be adapted to sustain the environment. Chapters focus on techniques such as bioremediation, nanotechnology and biotechnology that can play a very important role in achieving environmental sustainability goals. The chapters also provide a detailed account about use of biotechnology, nanotechnology and other techniques in achieving environmental sustainability. Additionally, the book includes a discussion about emerging technologies that promote environmental sustainability like green technologies, biodegradable polymers and plastics. Readers will be able to understand how modern technologies can help in monitoring environmental pollutants, remediation of environmental pollution and prevention of environmental degradation. The book is suitable for readers, professionals and scholars at all levels who require an understanding of the technology in environmental science, environmental engineering and environmental biotechnology. Audience Researchers, scholars and professionals in the field of environmental science, environmental engineering and environmental biotechnology.

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Table of contents

  1. Welcome
  2. Table of Content
  3. Title
  4. BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS LTD.
  5. FOREWORD
  6. PREFACE
  7. List of Contributors
  8. Non-renewable Resources and Environmental Sustainability
  9. Role of Biotechnology in Treatment of Solid Waste
  10. Role of Biotechnology in Afforestation and Land Rehabilitation
  11. Remediation of Wastewater Using Biotechnological Techniques
  12. Soil Reclamation and Conservation Using Biotechnology Techniques
  13. Remediation of Environmental Contaminants using Nanoparticles
  14. Application of Nanoparticles in Environmental Monitoring
  15. Removal of Micropollutants and Pathogens from Water using Nanomaterials
  16. The Potential of Magnetic Nanoparticles in Environmental Remediation
  17. Role of Nanotechnology in Water Treatment
  18. Use of Biodegradable Polymers and Plastics- A Suitable Alternate to Prevent Environmental Contamination
  19. Role of Alternate Fuels (Bioethanol and Biodiesel) in Preventing Environmental Degradation
  20. Remediation of Heavy Metals Using Biochar and its Modified Forms
  21. Contribution of Green Technologies in Getting Sustainable Environment
  22. Techniques in Prevention, Detection and Monitoring of Environmental Contaminants
  23. Utility of Biofertilizers for Soil Sustainability