The classic environmental biotechnology textbookfully updated for the latest advances
This thoroughly revised educational resource presents the biological principles that underlie modern microbiological treatment technologies. Written by two of the fields foremost researchers, Environmental Biotechnology: Principles and Applications, Second Edition, clearly explains the new technologies that have evolved over the past 20 years, including direct anaerobic treatments, membrane-based processes, and granular processes. The first half of the book focuses on theory and tools; the second half offers practical applications that are clearly illustrated through real-world examples.
Coverage includes:
Moving toward sustainability
Basics of microbiology
Biochemistry, metabolism, genetics, and information flow
Microbial ecology
Stoichiometry and energetics
Microbial kinetics and products
Biofilm kinetics
Reactor characteristics and kinetics
Methanogenesis
Aerobic suspended-growth processes
Aerobic biofilm processes
Nitrogen transformation and recovery
Phosphorus removal and recovery
Biological treatment of drinking water
