Sustainable Dimensions of Microbiological Remediation of Wastewater

Neha Agarwal, Brijesh Pare, Vijendra Singh Solanki

• Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• eBook ISBN:
  9798898816094
• Subtopic: Microbiology
• Index: Biological Sciences

Sustainable Dimensions of Microbiological Remediation of Wastewater brings together recent advances in microbiology, biotechnology, and environmental engineering to demonstrate how microbial systems can be effectively harnessed to address the growing global challenge of wastewater pollution.

The volume begins by outlining the types, toxicity, and sources of wastewater, along with conventional treatment approaches and their limitations. It then introduces microbial remediation as a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative, highlighting the ability of microorganisms to degrade, transform, and remove a wide range of pollutants from contaminated water systems. The book explores how microbial processes offer cost-effective and environmentally safe solutions compared to traditional physicochemical methods.

A major focus is placed on diverse microbial strategies, including indigenous microorganisms, biofilm-based technologies, genetically modified microorganisms, microalgae, and cyanobacteria. These chapters explain how microbial communities can be optimised for enhanced pollutant removal, bioenergy production, and carbon sequestration. Advanced technologies such as biosorption, membrane bioreactors, and constructed wetlands are also discussed, showcasing integrated systems that improve efficiency and scalability in wastewater treatment.

The book further examines the bioremediation of industrial effluents and heavy metal-contaminated wastewater, emphasising the role of microbial diversity in detoxification and environmental restoration. It also highlights recent technological innovations, current challenges, and future perspectives in microbial wastewater treatment, encouraging continued research and development in this rapidly evolving field.

Key Features

Comprehensively covers the types of wastewater, toxicity, and treatment strategies

Detailed insights into microbial remediation as a sustainable treatment approach

Focus on biofilms, indigenous microbes, algae, and genetically modified microorganisms

Inclusion of advanced technologies such as membrane bioreactors and constructed wetlands, biosorption and heavy metal bioremediation techniques

Discusses Industrial applications and emerging trends in environmental biotechnology

Critical evaluation of challenges and future directions in wastewater management

Readership

For researchers, academics, environmental scientists, microbiologists, biotechnologists, and engineers and professionals working in wastewater treatment and environmental remediation.

Table of contents

• Welcome
• Table of Contents
• Title
• BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS LTD.
• FOREWORD
• PREFACE
• List of Contributors
• Wastewater Types, Toxicity, Pollution, and Approaches for Treatment
• Microbial Remediation: A Sustainable Approach to Wastewater Treatment
• Indigenous Microorganisms in Wastewater Remediation: Unlocking Sustainable Solutions through Biofilm Technology
• Genetically Modified Microorganisms as a Biotechnological Tool For Wastewater Treatment
• Recent Advances in the Performance of Microbial Biofilms in Wastewater Remediation
• Microalgae: An Emerging Tool for Treatment of Industrial Wastewater and Biofuel Production
• The Role of Cyanobacteria in Wastewater Treatment and Carbon Sequestration: Opportunities and Challenges
• Biosorption: A Sustainable Environmental Remediation Technology for Wastewater Treatment
• Principles and Applications of Membrane Bioreactors in Wastewater Treatment
• Microbial Communities in Constructed Wetlands for Sustainable Wastewater Remediation: Advances and Future Directions
• Bioremediation of Heavy Metal-contaminated Wastewater
• Current Trends, Challenges, and Future Prospects in Microbial Wastewater Treatment