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Critical Process Parameters and Their Optimization Strategies for Enhanced Bioremediation

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Bioremediation of Environmental Pollutants

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Due to growing pollution concerns over the years, researchers are evaluating various optimization strategies to develop efficient bioremediation alternatives. Bioremediation encompasses numerous process types and each type and pollutant target require a different optimization approach. This chapter intends to provide an overview of knowledge gained from the bioremediation optimization studies performed to treat the most common pollutants. Available literature was classified according to bioremediation types affected by similar processing factors, viz., phytoremediation, bioaugmentation and biostimulation (in-situ bioremediation) and bioreactors, biosorption and enzymatic treatment (ex-situ bioremediation). We discussed and compared the optimization approach followed in each bioremediation type, critical factors affecting the processes, quality targets and process design. This chapter will provide a scientific and technical basis that can assist in the selection of design, process improvement, optimization and implementation of the bioremediation technology.

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Sosa-Martínez, J., Balagurusamy, N., Gadi, S.K., Montañez, J., Benavente-Valdés, J.R., Morales-Oyervides, L. (2022). Critical Process Parameters and Their Optimization Strategies for Enhanced Bioremediation. In: Suyal, D.C., Soni, R. (eds) Bioremediation of Environmental Pollutants. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-86169-8_4

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