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1 online resource (236 p.) |
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Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Chapter 1 Applications of Genetically Modified Microorganisms for the Removal of Hydrocarbons -- Introduction -- Hydrocarbons -- Physical and Chemical Properties -- Hydrocarbon Classification -- The Fate of Hydrocarbons in the Environment -- Impact on Water -- Impact on the Air -- Impact on Soils -- Bioremediation of Hydrocarbons -- Biodegradation -- Mineralization -- Phytoremediation -- Separation of Hydrocarbons -- Advances in Bioremediation -- Enzymatic Mechanisms |
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Genetically Engineered Microorganisms (GEMs) -- Bioremediations Based on GEMs Reported -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 Application of Genetically Modified Microorganisms for Bioremediation of Polluted Environments -- Introduction -- Bioremediation -- Genetically Engineered Microorganisms (GEMs) -- Regulations Regarding GEMs for Bioremediation -- Advances in Monitoring and Control Strategies for Bioremediation Using GEMs -- GEMs Against Pollutants -- Dyes Bioremediation -- Heavy Metals -- Xenobiotics -- GEMs Against Pesticides -- GEMs Against Radioactive Compounds |
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Environmental Bioremediation of GEMs -- Air -- Water -- Soil -- Activated Sludge Environments -- Others -- Potential Risks of GEMs for Bioremediation -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Electroporation for the Production of Genetically Modified Microorganisms -- Introduction -- Methods for GMO Construction -- History of Electroporation -- Mechanism of Electroporation -- Parameters Affecting the Electroporation Efficiency -- Exponential-Decay Pulse -- Square Wave Pulse -- Advantages and Disadvantages of Electroporation -- Materials and Methods for Electroporation -- Electroporation Buffer |
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Electroporator -- Electrical Pulse -- Target Cell -- Post-Electroporation Medium -- Electroporation Cuvette -- A Sample Experimental Protocol for the Transformation of Bacteria by Electroporation -- Bioremediation by Genetically Modified Microorganisms -- Design and Construction of Genetically Modified Organisms -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 Application of Fermentation Techniques in the Production of Genetically Engineered Microorganisms (GMOs) -- Introduction -- History of Fermentation -- Bioreactors -- Bioreactor Types -- Effects of Process Parameters on Biological Performances |
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Types of Fermentation -- Batch System -- Fed-Batch System -- Continuous System -- Anaerobic System -- Aerobic System -- Static System -- Submerged System -- Surface System -- Genetically Engineered Microbes (GEMs) -- Advantages of Using GEMs -- Application of Fermentation in the Production of GEMs -- References -- Chapter 5 Application of Genetically Modified Microorganisms as Biosorbents for Polluted Environments -- Introduction -- Why Biosorption? -- Mechanism of Biosorption -- Metabolism-Dependent and -Independent Biosorption -- Chemical Modification -- Surface Modification |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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Cell Surface Display of Heterologous Peptides |
| Subject |
Bioremediation.
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Genetic engineering -- Environmental aspects
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Bioremediation
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Genetic engineering -- Environmental aspects
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Adetunji, Charles Oluwaseun
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Ahamed, Mohd Imran
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Altalhi, Tariq A
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| ISBN |
9781000996425 |
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1000996425 |
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