Book DescriptionThe production of a vast array of chemicals, especially petroleum compounds during the last century, has caused a serious deterioration in environmental quality In this context, one major threat is posed by the continually expanding areas of contaminated soils and sediments Biotechnological methods based on the biodegradation оещгй of environmental pollutants or phytoremediation of persistent organic contaminants and metals are being developed Bioremediation has been used successfully to remediate many petroleum-contaminated sites However, there are as yet no commercial technologies commonly used to remediate the most recalcitrant contaminants, such as explosives, pesticides and metallic pollutants Nevertheless, bioremediation is a rapidlyadvancing field and new bio-based remedial technologies are continuing to emerge For this volume, a number of experts from universities, government laboratories and industry, have contributed chapters on innovative methods in bioremediation and phytoremediation.  В новой холодной2004 г 281 стр ISBN 3540210202.