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Microbes as Environmental Allies: From Wastewater Treatment to Sustainable Biofuel Production

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Harnessing Microbial Potential for Multifarious Applications

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Wastewater remediation using microbes for biofuels and pollution mitigation is an innovative approach that combines wastewater treatment and biofuel production while addressing environmental pollution. This process involves the use of specific microbial organisms to break down organic matter in wastewater, converting it into valuable biofuels and reducing the pollutants present in the water. It is worth noting that the success and feasibility of this approach depend on various factors such as the composition of the wastewater, the selection and management of microbial cultures, and the infrastructure and technology used for treatment. Ongoing research and technological advancements are continually improving the efficiency and scalability of these processes, making them increasingly viable for widespread implementation. In the present book chapter, the basic concept of wastewater remediation using microbes along with the utilization of microbes to produce biofuels is discussed. The present chapter also emphasizes biofuel production and pollution mitigation through the lens of sustainability.

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  1. Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana, 125001, India

    Anuj Sharma & Praveen Sharma

  2. JBM Group, Gurugram, Haryana, 122001, India

    Bansal Deepak

  3. Department of Environmental Studies, School of Interdisciplinary and Applied Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana, 123031, India

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Sharma, A., Sharma, P., Deepak, B., Mona, S. (2024). Microbes as Environmental Allies: From Wastewater Treatment to Sustainable Biofuel Production. In: Bala, K., Ghosh, T., Kumar, V., Sangwan, P. (eds) Harnessing Microbial Potential for Multifarious Applications. Energy, Environment, and Sustainability. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1152-9_14

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