Environmental Biotechnology: Principles and Applications, Second Edition

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