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Environmental Biotechnology: A Biosystems Approach, Second Edition presents valuable information on how biotechnology has acted as a vital buffer among people, pollution, and the environment. It answers the most important questions on the topic, including how, and why, a knowledge and understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological principles of the environment must be achieved in order to develop biotechnology applications. Most texts address either the applications or the implications of biotechnology. This book addresses both. The applications include biological treatment and other environmental engineering processes. The risks posed by biotechnologies are evaluated from both evidence-based and precautionary perspectives. Using a systems biology approach, the book provides a context for researchers and practitioners in environmental science that complements guidebooks on the necessary specifications and criteria for a wide range of environmental designs and applications. Users will find crucial information on the topics scientific researchers must evaluate in order to develop further technologies. * Provides a systems approach to biotechnologies which includes the physical, biological, and chemical processes in context * Presents relevant case studies on cutting-edge technologies, such as nanobiotechnologies and green engineering * Addresses both the applications and implications of biotechnologies by following the lifecycle of a variety of established and developing biotechnologies * Includes crucial information on the topics scientific researchers must evaluate in order to develop further technologies Environmental Biotechnology: A Biosystems Approach, Second Edition presents valuable information on how biotechnology has acted as a vital buffer among people, pollution, and the environment. It answers the most important questions on the topic, including how, and why, a knowledge and understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological principles of the environment must be achieved in order to develop biotechnology applications. Using a systems biology approach, the book provides a context for researchers and practitioners in environmental science, also serving as a complement to guidebooks on the necessary specifications and criteria for a wide range of environmental designs and applications. Users will find crucial information on the topics scientific researchers must evaluate in order to develop further technologies. Provides a systems approach to biotechnologies which includes the physical, biological, and chemical processes in contextPresents relevant case studies on cutting-edge technologies, such as nanobiotechnologies and green engineeringAddresses both the applications and implications of biotechnologies by following the lifecycle of a variety of established and developing biotechnologiesIncludes crucial information on the topics scientific researchers must evaluate in order to develop further technologies Dr. Daniel A. Vallero is an internationally recognized expert in environmental science and engineering. His four decades of research, teaching and professional experience in hazardous waste engineering and management have addressed a wide range of human health risk and ecological issues, from global climate change to the release of hazardous wastes. His research has advanced the state-of-the-science of air and water pollution measurement, models of potential exposures to chemicals in consumer products, and environmental impact assessments. He established the Engineering Ethics program and is a key collaborator in the Responsible Conduct of Research Program at Duke University. These programs introduce students, from first-year through PhD, to the complex relationships between science, technology and societal demands on the engineer. The lessons learned from the cases in this book are a fundamental part of Duke's preparation of its future engineers to address the ethical dilemmas likely to be encountered during the careers of the next generation engineers. Dr. Vallero received a bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University, a Master of Science in City Regional Planning from SIU, a Masters in Civil Environmental Engineering (Environmental Health Sciences) from the University of Kansas, and a PhD in Civil Environmental Engineering from Duke Content: Front Matter,Copyright,Dedication,PrefaceEntitled to full textChapter 1 - Environmental Biotechnology: An Overview, Pages 1-40 Chapter 2 - A Question of Balance: Using versus Abusing Biological Systems, Pages 41-88 Chapter 3 - Environmental Biochemodynamic Processes, Pages 89-150 Chapter 4 - Systems, Pages 151-207 Chapter 5 - Environmental Risks of Biotechnologies, Pages 209-247 Chapter 6 - Reducing Biotechnological Risks, Pages 249-291 Chapter 7 - Applied Ecology, Pages 293-358 Chapter 8 - Biotechnological Implications: A Systems Approach, Pages 359-405 Chapter 9 - Environmental Risks of Biotechnologies: Economic Sector Perspectives, Pages 407-446 Chapter 10 - Addressing Biotechnological Pollutants, Pages 447-488 Chapter 11 - Nanotechnology and Emerging Sciences, Pages 489-506 Chapter 12 - Mechanisms and Outcomes, Pages 507-521 Chapter 13 - Analyzing the Environmental Implications of Emerging Technologies, Pages 523-560 Chapter 14 - Responsible Management of Biotechnologies, Pages 561-610 Appendix 1 - Background Information on Environmental Impact Statements, Pages 611-616 Appendix 2 - Cancer Potency Factors, Pages 617-638 Appendix 3 - Verification Method for Rapid Polymerase Chain Reaction Systems to Detect Biological Agents, Pages 639-641 Appendix 4 - Summary of Persistent and Toxic Organic Compounds in North America, Identified by the United Nations as Highest Priorities for Regional Actions, Pages 643-651 Appendix 5 - Sample Retrieval from ECOTOX Database for Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Exposed to DDT and its Metabolites in Freshwater, Pages 653-665 Glossary, Pages 667-707 Index, Pages 709-726

Environmental Biotechnology: A Biosystems Approach, Second Edition presents valuable information on how biotechnology has acted as a vital buffer among people, pollution, and the environment. It answers the most important questions on the topic, including how, and why, a knowledge and understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological principles of the environment must be achieved in order to develop biotechnology applications.

Using a systems biology approach, the book provides a context for researchers and practitioners in environmental science, also serving as a complement to guidebooks on the necessary specifications and criteria for a wide range of environmental designs and applications. Users will find crucial information on the topics scientific researchers must evaluate in order to develop further technologies.

• Provides a systems approach to biotechnologies which includes the physical, biological, and chemical processes in context
• Presents relevant case studies on cutting-edge technologies, such as nanobiotechnologies and green engineering
• Addresses both the applications and implications of biotechnologies by following the lifecycle of a variety of established and developing biotechnologies
• Includes crucial information on the topics scientific researchers must evaluate in order to develop further technologies

"This single volume takes a biosystems approach to explore and explain the scientific and engineering principles and practices needed to understand the complexities of environmental biotechnology. Thoroughly covering physical, chemical and biological principles that support biotechnologies, Environmental Biotechnology's readable text and ample figures and tables provide a scientifically credible basis for an introduction to environmental biochemodynamics. Integrated with discussions of actual and potential risks of various biotechnologies on the environment, this book provides a context for researchers, practitioners, and students in previously disparate disciplines such as microbiology, systems biology, environmental engineering, risk assessment, ecology and genetic engineering to critically assess the efficacy and long-term effects of biotechnologies on the environment."--Informació facilitada per l'editor This text addresses the questions of how and why knowledge and understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological principles of the environment must be achieved for the effective development of biotechnology applications