Preparation and Applications of Encapsulated Microorganisms for Hazardous Wastewater Treatment
Abstract
This publication introduces the biological treatment of wastewater contaminated with different pollutants, its current treatment process and international regulation. However, the main topic of this chapter is the encapsulation of microorganisms as a promising technique to improve the pollutant reduction in water, the characteristics of the technique, its main advantages, disadvantages and the most popular encapsulation methodologies and carrier materials currently used and reported in novel investigations.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Wastewater Treatment and Nitrogen Removal
Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants
Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 1–36
- Publication date
- 6 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter