Environmental Biotechnology

The classic environmental biotechnology textbook-fully updated for the latest advancesThis thoroughly revised educational resource presents the biological principles that underlie modern microbiological treatment technologies. Written by two of the field's 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