Bioremediation techniques for treating metals-contaminated soil and
water are in an emerging state of development. Unlike organic
compounds that can be broken down into harmless compounds such as CO2
and water, metals and their salts generally inhibit biological
activity. They must be converted into more complex states, be sorbed,
or undergo valence state changes before biodegradation by activated
sludge treatment or other complex reactions such as air stripping can
occur. This book introduces various treatment technologies and
options for the bioremediation of metals. The chapters, written by
researchers and practitioners from North America and Europe,
represent the most recent compilation of state-of-the-art techniques
and methods for metals biotreatment. These topics and more are
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