ABSTRACT

This book is a compilation of detailed and latest knowledge on the various types of environmental pollutants released from various natural as well as anthropogenic sources, their toxicological effects in environments, humans, animals and plants as well as various bioremediation approaches for their safe disposal into the environments. In this book, an extensive focus has been made on the various types of environmental pollutants discharged from various sources, their toxicological effects in environments, humans, animals and plants as well as their biodegradation and bioremediation approaches for environmental cleanup.

chapter 1|22 pages

Bioremediation

An Eco-Sustainable Green Technology: Its Applications and Limitations

chapter 2|34 pages

Organic and Inorganic Pollutants in Industrial Wastes

Ecotoxicological Effects, Health Hazards, and Bioremediation Approaches

chapter 3|46 pages

Pesticides Contamination in the Environment

Toxicological Effects, and Biodegradation and Bioremediation Mechanisms for Environmental Safety

chapter 4|24 pages

Uranium Radionuclide Contamination in the Environment

Ecotoxicological Effects, Health Hazards, and Bioremediation

chapter 5|50 pages

Dyes Contamination in the Environment

Ecotoxicological Effects, Health Hazards, and Biodegradation and Bioremediation Mechanisms for Environmental Cleanup

chapter 6|32 pages

Lindane Contamination in the Environment

Toxicological Effects and Bioremediation Approaches

chapter 7|32 pages

Toxic Metals Contamination in the Environment

Toxicological Effects and Bioremediation Approaches for Environmental Cleanup

chapter 11|32 pages

Phytoremediation

A Green Technology for Remediation of Metal-Contaminated Sites

chapter 12|32 pages

Solid Waste

Environmental Threats and Management

chapter 13|28 pages

Pollutants in Tannery Wastewater

Pharmacological Effects, and Bioremediation Approaches for Human Health Protection and Environmental Safety

chapter 14|30 pages

Constructed Wetlands

An Emerging Phytotechnology for Degradation and Detoxification of Industrial Wastewaters

chapter 15|16 pages

Biomedical Wastes

Environmental Threats and Management