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Environmental Biotechnology for Waste Treatment

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  • © 1991

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Editors:
  1. Gary S. Sayler

    1. Center for Environmental Biotechnology, Knoxville, USA

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  2. Robert Fox

    1. International Technology Corporation, Knoxville, USA

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  3. James W. Blackburn

    1. Center for Environmental Biotechnology, Knoxville, USA

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Part of the book series: Environmental Science Research (ESRH, volume 41)

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Table of contents (27 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Current Perceptions

    1. Environmental Biotechnology: Perceptions, Reality, and Applications

      • Gary S. Sayler, Robert Fox
      Pages 1-13

    2. Media Images of Environmental Biotechnology: What does the Public See?

      • Amy S. McCabe, Michael R. Fitzgerald
      Pages 15-24

    3. Perspectives on Bioremediation in the Gas Industry

      • David G. Linz, Edward F. Neuhauser, Andrew C. Middleton
      Pages 25-36

    4. Considerations in the Selection of Environmental Biotechnology as Viable in Field-Scale Waste Treatment Applications

      • Patricia Taylor Woodyard
      Pages 37-45

    5. The Technical, Economic, and Regulatory Future for Bioremediation: An Industry Perspective

      • A. Keith Kaufman
      Pages 47-51

    6. Removing Impediments to the Use of Bioremediation and Other Innovative Technologies

      • Walter W. Kovalick Jr.
      Pages 53-60

    7. Bioremediation Research Issues

      • John H. Skinner
      Pages 61-70

  3. Field-Scale Case Studies

    1. Evaluation of Bioremediation in a Coal-Coking Waste Lagoon

      • Maureen E. Leavitt, Duane A. Graves, Craig A. Lang
      Pages 71-84

    2. Evaluation Process for the Selection of Bioremediation Technologies for Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

      • Edgar Berkey, Jessica M. Cogen, Val J. Kelmeckis, Lawrence T. McGeehan, A. Thomas Merski
      Pages 85-90

    3. Full-Scale Bioremediation of Contaminated Soil and Water

      • Geoffrey C. Compeau, William D. Mahaffey, Lori Patras
      Pages 91-109

  4. Technical Issues and Concerns in Implementation

    1. Feasibility and Other Considerations for Use of Bioremediation in Subsurface Areas

      • Karolyn L. Hardaway, Mark S. Katterjohn, Craig A. Lang, Maureen E. Leavitt
      Pages 111-125

    2. Integration of Biotechnology to Waste Minimization Programs

      • Godfred E. Tong
      Pages 127-136

    3. Bioremediation of Explosives Contaminated Soils (Scientific Questions/Engineering Realities)

      • Craig A. Myler, Wayne Sisk
      Pages 137-146

    4. Practices, Potential, and Pitfalls in the Application of Biotechnology to Environmental Problems

      • Carol D. Litchfield
      Pages 147-157

    5. What Is the Km of Disappearase?

      • Ronald Unterman
      Pages 159-162

    6. Use of Treatability Studies in Developing Remediation Strategies for Contaminated Soils

      • Michael J. McFarland, Ronald C. Sims, James W. Blackburn
      Pages 163-174

    7. Biodegradation of Mixed Solvents by a Strain of Pseudomonas

      • J. C. Spain, C. A. Pettigrew, B. E. Haigler
      Pages 175-184

  5. Nontechnical Issues and Concerns in Implementation

    1. The Field Implementation of Bioremediation: An EPA Perspective

      • Fran V. Kremer, Walter W. Kovalick Jr.
      Pages 185-189

    2. An Historical Perspective: Does Good Science or Good Press Generate Demand?

      • T. G. Zitrides
      Pages 191-195
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The use of biotechnical processes in control of environmental pollution and in haz­ ardous waste treatment is viewed as an advantageous alternative or adduct to phys­ ical chemical treatment technologies. Yet, the development and implementation of both conventional and advanced biotechnologies in predictable and efficacious field applications suffer from numerous technical, regulatory, and societal uncertainties. With the application of modern molecular biology and genetic engineering, there is clear potential for biotechnical developments that will lead to breakthroughs in controlled and optimized hazardous waste treatment for in situ and unit process use. There is, however, great concern that the development of these technologies may be needlessly hindered in their applications and that the fundamental research base may not be able to sustain continued technology development. Some of these issues have been discussed in a fragmented fashion within the research and development community. A basic research agenda has been established to promote a sustainable cross-disciplinary technology base. This agenda includes developing new and improved strains for biodegradation, improving bioanalytical methods to measure strain and biodegradation performance, and providing an in­ tegrated environmental and reactor systems analysis approach for process control and optimization.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Center for Environmental Biotechnology, Knoxville, USA

    Gary S. Sayler, James W. Blackburn

  • International Technology Corporation, Knoxville, USA

    Robert Fox

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