Case Studies on Natural Bioremediation of Emerging Pollutants: Development of a Green and Sustainable Environment
摘要
Bioremediation of emerging pollutants is a sustainable approach to eliminate the toxic emerging pollutants. The use of microorganism such as algae, fungi, bacteria to detoxify, degrade or immobilise certain toxic chemicals this particular phenomenon is known as bioremediation, these are various kinds of bioremediation which include in-situ and ex-situ methods. Bioremediation can also be achieved with the help of plants and the phenomenon which includes plant to eliminate these pollutants is known as phytoremediation. This chapter focuses on the various case studies on bioremediation, phytoremediation which were proven to be successful in order to reduce the concentration of these chemicals within the environment. Many organisms and plants such as Eichhornia Crassipes (water hyacinth), aspergillus sydowii, Trametes versicolor, Pistio stratioles were able to degrade and accumulate these pollutants within them. Many conventional methods have been employed but were quite expensive and complicated. Even though if performed must be done in small batches and the by-products produced can be much toxic and require proper disposal sites. Hence were replaced with natural biotic components in order to develop sustainable environment. By acquiring the power of microorganism, we can build a sustainable environment and eco-friendly approach to remove the pollutants. Further research is needed to optimise these techniques to uncover their potential applications which can be a great significance towards building a pollution free world.