Springer Geobiotechnology I: Metal-related Issues: 141 (Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology)

Product Description This book review series presents current trends in modern biotechnology. The aim is to cover all aspects of this interdisciplinary technology where knowledge, methods and expertise are required from chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, chemical engineering and computer science. Volumes are organized topically and provide a comprehensive discussion of developments in the respective field over the past 3-5 years. The series also discusses new discoveries and applications. Special volumes are dedicated to selected topics which focus on new biotechnological products and new processes for their synthesis and purification. In general, special volumes are edited by well-known guest editors. The series editor and publisher will however always be pleased to receive suggestions and supplementary information. Manuscripts are accepted in English. From the Back Cover Axel Schippers, Sabrina Hedrich, Jürgen Vasters, Malte Drobe, Wolfgang Sand and Sabine Willscher Biomining: Metal Recovery from Ores with Microorganisms Franz Glombitza and Susan ReichelMetal-Containing Residues from Industry and in the Environment: Geobiotechnological Urban Mining Robert Klein, Judith S. Tischler, Martin Mühling and Michael SchlömannBioremediation of Mine Water Marios TsezosBiosorption: A Mechanistic Approach René Phieler, Annekatrin Voit and Erika KotheMicrobially Supported Phytoremediation of Heavy Metal Contaminated Soils: Strategies and Applications