Author Description

"Microbial ecology is pivotal in wastewater treatment, where microorganisms play a vital role in breaking down organic matter and ultimately reduce the levels of contaminants in treated water, making it safe for reuse in agriculture, industry, and other applications. The book, Microbial Nexus for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment: Resources, Efficiency, and Reuse, ventures into the dynamic world of microbial ecosystems, unveiling their pivotal role in reshaping wastewater treatment technologies. This book addresses novel microbial techniques related to sustainable efficient technologies of wastewater treatment and wastewater reuse as well as water to obtain high-quality effluents by treatment plants. The book unveils the potential of high-throughput microbial biotechnology for transforming wastewater management and describes the microbial nexus involved in the biodegradation of pharmaceutical micropollutants. It will enable the readers to learn about valuable materials recoverable from wastewater, associated challenges, and diverse opportunities arising from effective wastewater management and gain insights into adopting a circular economy model aligning with sustainable development goals for resource extraction. It covers advanced bioremediation technologies designed to handle emerging pollutants. This book is tailored for graduate students and researchers in wastewater treatment, waste valorization, environmental engineering, and hazardous waste management"--