1st Edition

Bioremediation of Recalcitrant Compounds

Edited By Jeffrey Talley Copyright 2006
    328 Pages 151 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    This authoritative text addresses the latest in bioremediation technologies for three difficult-to-treat contaminant groups: chlorinated solvents, PCBs, and PAHs - one of the most complex and expensive areas of applied remediation engineering.

    Bioremediation of Recalcitrant Compounds assesses innovative R&D projects developed for each contaminant group by a specially funded consortium of experts. Considering factors such as availability, toxicity, and treatability, world-class experts chronicle the development of field-ready biotechnologies, reflecting on the science and engineering challenges encountered as the research team progressed from bench-scale testing to the field. This book features the experimental work involved in enzymatic reactions for the biodegradation of co-solvent extraction of chlorinated solvents, bioaugmentation enhanced PAH degradation, and genetically engineered microorganisms (GEMs) for enhanced PCB degradation. Comparisons to traditional methods of remediation also provide new insight on how to optimize biotreatment.

    Concluding with future directions of research and development in this area, Bioremediation of Recalcitrant Compounds is a must-have for professionals seeking cutting-edge, innovative biotreatment technologies for these hazardous organic compounds.

    Introduction to Recalcitrant Compounds; J.W. Talley
    Toxicological Exposure of Bound Recalcitrant Compounds; H. Fredrickson, J.S. Furey, and J.W. Talley
    Roadblocks to the Implementation of Biotreatment Strategies; J.W. Talley
    The Federal Integrated Biotreatment Research Consortium (Flask to Field); J.W. Talley
    Chlorinated Solvent Contaminated Soils and Groundwater: Field Application of the Solvent Extraction Residual Biotreatment Technology; G. Sewell, S.C. Mravik, A.L. Wood, M. Annable, R. Sillan, and K. Warner
    Enhancing PCB Bioremediation; J.M. Tiedje, T.V. Tsoi, K.D. Pennell, L.D. Hansen, A. Wani, and Desirée P. Howell
    Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs): Improved Land Treatment with Bioaugmentation; H. Prichard, J. Jones-Meehan, C. Nestler, Dr. Lance D. Hansen, William Straube, Dr. W. Jones, Dr. J. Hind, and J.W. Talley
    Future Needs for Research and Development; J.W. Talley.
    Index

    Biography

    Jeffrey Talley

    "…contributes newly available information and actual experimental work on the biotreatment of recalcitrant contaminants in the environment…authors are world class authorities in their respective fields."
    - C.H. Ward, Rice University

    "This book will appeal to a broad range of users as each chapter begins with an explanation of the basics before going into greater technical detail for the more applied users, and would be suitable for the undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional level."
    -Microbiology Today, May 2006