In Situ Bioremediation: When Does It Work? - Couverture rigide

National Research Council; Division On Engineering And Physical Sciences; Commission On Engineering And Technical Systems; Committee On In Situ Bioremediation

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ISBN 10 : 0309048966 ISBN 13 : 9780309048965

Editeur : National Academies Press, 1993

Synopsis

In situ bioremediation―the use of microorganisms for on-site removal of contaminants―is potentially cheaper, faster, and safer than conventional cleanup methods. But in situ bioremediation is also clouded in uncertainty, controversy, and mistrust.

This volume from the National Research Council provides direction for decisionmakers and offers detailed and readable explanations of:

• the processes involved in in situ bioremediation,
• circumstances in which it is best used, and
• methods of measurement, field testing, and modeling to evaluate the results of bioremediation projects.

Bioremediation experts representing academic research, field practice, regulation, and industry provide accessible information and case examples; they explore how in situ bioremediation works, how it has developed since its first commercial use in 1972, and what research and education efforts are recommended for the future. The volume includes a series of perspective papers.

The book will be immediately useful to policymakers, regulators, bioremediation practitioners and purchasers, environmental groups, concerned citizens, faculty, and students.

Table of Contents

• Front Matter
• Executive Summary
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Principles of Bioremediation
• 3 The Current Practice of Bioremediation
• 4 Evaluating In Situ Bioremediation
• 5 Future Prospects for Bioremediation
• Background Papers
• Appendixes
• Index

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Committee on In Situ Bioremediation, National Research Council

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: National Academies Press
• Date d'édition: 1993
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0309048966
• ISBN 13: 9780309048965
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible