"Environmental Biotechnology and its Applications" is a comprehensive resource designed to explore the principles, applications, and future prospects of environmental biotechnology in addressing critical environmental challenges. Structured into five modules, the book begins with Module A, which establishes foundational concepts in environmental science, including pollution, waste management, and biodiversity conservation.

Module B focuses on the essential role of microorganisms in ecosystems and their application in biotechnology, highlighting topics such as microbial ecology and geochemical cycles. Module C presents practical strategies for environmental sustainability, detailing biotechnological solutions like bioremediation techniques, which restore polluted ecosystems.

In Module D, the text examines industrial applications, discussing innovations in agrobiotechnology and biofuel production that promote sustainable agricultural practices and energy solutions. Finally, Module E provides a forward-looking perspective on future opportunities and challenges in environmental biotechnology.

Targeted at students, researchers, and professionals in environmental science and biotechnology, this book strives to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications, fostering innovation and inspiring efforts toward a sustainable future.

Understanding the Environment and Its Challenges

• Environment
• Environmental Pollution and its Management
• Waste and its Management
• Biodiversity and its Conservation

Microbial Aspects of Environmental Biotechnology

• The Role of Microorganisms in Geochemical Cycles
• Microbial Energy Metabolism
• Microbial Growth Kinetics and Chemostat Theory
• Microbiological Processes in Environmental Biotechnology
• Microbial Ecology

Biotechnological Solutions for Environmental Sustainability

• Environmental Biotechnology and Engineering
• Bioremediation
• Microbial Bioremediation
• Phytoremediation

Industrial and Applied Environmental Biotechnology

• Microbial Strain Improvement and its Applications
• Biofertilizers and Biopesticides
• Bioenergy and Biofuel
• Biogas
• Biodiesel
• Bioethanol
• Biotechnological Interventions

Future Directions in Environmental Biotechnology

• Biohydrogen Technology
• Microbiologically Enhanced Oil Recovery (MEOR)
• Bioleaching of Metals
• Bioplastics
• Biosurfactants and Bioemulsifiers
• Paper Production: Use of Xylanases and White Rot Fungi
• Environmental Biotechnology: Constraints and Future
• International Environment Conventions: Issues and Protocols