Advances in Bioremediation and Phytoremediation

Download or read book Advances in Bioremediation and Phytoremediation written by Naofumi Shiomi and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-04-04 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pollution of soil and groundwater by harmful chemical compounds and heavy metals is becoming very serious in many countries. Although remediation is necessary as soon as possible, the performance of conventional bioremediation processes is not sufficient. This book deals with advances in bioremediation and phytoremediation processes by using excellent strains and a combination of processes. In the chapters of this book, the researchers have introduced the overall status of contamination; the characteristics of bioremediation using halobacteria, Candida yeast, and autochthonous bacteria; and phytoremediation using macrophytes. Moreover, other researchers introduced a process using biochar and electric currents, and this combination of processes and phytoremediation enhances the overall process.