Material-Microbes Interactions: Environmental Biotechnological Perspective

By Nabin Aryal, Yifeng Zhang, Sunil A. Patil, and Deepak Pant

This comprehensive book provides invaluable insights into the intricate relationships between microbes and materials, shedding light on biofilm formation and emerging bioprocesses in applied biotechnology. It systematically summarizes the fundamental principles, the current state of microbes-material interaction, and its application in bioprocess and environmental technology development.

Understanding the Fundamentals of Biofilm Formation

Delving into the underlying processes of biofilm formation, the book explores the crucial role of materials in exchanging energy with microbes, the structure of the biofilm matrix, and the optimization of the biofilm formation process. This in-depth knowledge is essential for anyone involved in bioprocess development.

A Valuable Resource for Various Stakeholders

This book is a treasure trove of information for environmental technology developers, researchers, university professors, policymakers, graduate and postgraduate students, and other stakeholders. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the subject, making it an indispensable resource for those seeking to stay updated on the latest developments in the field.

Upscaling Biofilm-Based Environmental Technologies

In recent years, academic institutions, wastewater treatment plants, and research centers have scaled up biofilm-based environmental technologies, including moving bed bioreactors, microalgae, trickling bed reactors, biofilters, and bioelectrochemical processes. These promising technologies have garnered significant attention in the field of environmental biotechnology.

Key Features of the Book

• Illuminates the growing interest in biofilm-based technology development, with a focus on wastewater treatment using carrier materials and valorizing waste material into resources using biofilm-based bioprocesses.
• Explicitly focuses on the microbes-material interactions in various biotechnologies.
• Covers a broad range of biofilm-based bioprocesses, including new and state-of-the-art options and trends within the field.
• Includes photo-sets on biofilm development and bioreactor systems, providing a visual understanding of the concepts.

Book Details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Edition: 1st edition (July 17, 2023)
• Language: English
• Pages: 516 pages
• ISBN-10: 0323951244
• ISBN-13: 978-0323951241