Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Pollution Control: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering

Green Microbial Nanotechnology for Pollution Control: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering explores the applications of microbial nanotechnology in addressing environmental challenges. The book presents a comprehensive exploration on how innovative, eco-friendly solutions derived from microbial processes can significantly mitigate pollution. With a focus on sustainability, it features cutting-edge research and practical methodologies aimed at transforming pollution control strategies. Sections cover the fundamentals, including essential topics such as nanoparticle synthesis, characterization techniques, and bioremediation strategies. Subsequent sections discuss air quality management, advanced water treatment solutions, and explore case studies that illustrate the efficacy of microbial nanotechnological solutions in combating pollution.

The concluding chapters discuss regulatory considerations and future directions, setting the stage for ongoing innovation in the field. This book is a vital reference for professionals across various disciplines, including environmental science, biotechnology, public policy, and chemical engineering. By emphasizing sustainable practices and providing cost-effective alternatives to traditional pollution control methods, it equips its audience with the knowledge and tools necessary to foster a cleaner, healthier planet.

• Focuses on eco-friendly approaches to pollution control to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices
• Presents cutting-edge research and innovative methods for using microbial nanotechnology to detect, degrade, and remove pollutants from various environments
• Provides non-hazardous, cost-effective, and efficient alternatives to traditional pollution control methods

Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, PhD, is an adjunct professor and director of laboratories in the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, New Jersey, United States. His research is focused on the applications of nanotechnology and advanced materials, environmental management, analytical chemistry, and other various industries. Dr. Hussain is the author of numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as a prolific author and editor of around 200 books, including scientific monographs and handbooks in his research areas. He has published with several reputable publishers including Elsevier.

Dr. Neha Srivastava is a Research Scientist in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology at Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi. She completed her PhD in 2016 from the Department of Molecular and Cellular Engineering at Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS), India, specializing in bioenergy.

Dr. Srivastava has published several research articles in peer-reviewed journals and holds three patents, along with one technology transfer. Throughout her career, she has received six Young Scientist Awards in recognition of her contributions to the field.

Currently, her research interests encompass biofuels production, microbial bioprocessing, and enzyme technologies.

Ghazanfar Hussain is a research scholar in science and technology, Department of Education, Punjab, Pakistan. His key areas of research are environmental modelling, analytical chemistry, data science, computer networks, and industrial development. He is author of monographs on chemistry, sample pre-treatments, nanotechnology, and software technology. He is a professional and affiliated with several organizations.