Environmental Sustainability [electronic resource] : Role of Green Technologies / edited by P. Thangavel, G. Sridevi.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Thangavel, P., Editor.

Sridevi, G., Editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sustainable development.

Ecology.

Environmental engineering.

Biotechnology.

Renewable energy resources.

Sustainable Development.

Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology.

Renewable and Green Energy.

Local Subjects:

Sustainable Development.

Ecology.

Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology.

Renewable and Green Energy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (327 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2015.

Place of Publication:

New Delhi : Springer India : Imprint: Springer, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

- Covers different categories of green technologies (e.g. biofuels, renewable energy sources, phytoremediation etc.,) in a nutshell - Focuses on next generation technologies which will help to attain the sustainable development - The chapters widely cover for students, faculties and researchers in the scientific arena of Environmentalists, Agriculturalists, Engineers and Policy Makers The World Environment Day 2012 is prepared to embrace green economy. The theme for 2012 encompasses various aspects of human living, ranging from transport to energy to food to sustainable livelihood. Green technology, an eco-friendly clean technology contributes to sustainable development to conserve the natural resources and environment which will meet the demands of the present and future generations. The proposed book mainly focuses on renewable energy sources, organic farming practices, phyto/bioremediation of contaminants, biofuels, green buildings and green chemistry. All of these eco-friendly technologies will help to reduce the amount of waste and pollution and enhance the nation’s economic growth in a sustainable manner. This book is aimed to provide an integrated approach to sustainable environment and it will be of interest not only to environmentalists but also to agriculturists, soil scientists and bridge the gap between the scientists and policy-makers. .

Contents:

1. Insight into the Role of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Sustainable Agriculture

2. Recycled Water Irrigation for Sustainable Production in Australia

3. A Review of Biopesticides and their Mode of Action against Insect Pests

4. Seaweeds- a Promising Source for Sustainable Development

5. A Comprehensive Overview of Renewable Energy Status in India

6. How Sahara Solar Breeder Plan Contribute to Global Sustainable Energy Production, Si Manufacturing, Resource Conservation and help Balance Societies Needs?

7. Clean Development Mechanism: A key to Sustainable Development

8. Microalgae as an Attractive Source for Biofuel Production

9. Advancement and Challenges in Harvesting Techniques for Recovery of Microalgae Biomass

10. Characterization of Bacillus Strains Producing Biosurfactants

11. Production of Biosurfactants using Eco-friendly Microorganisms

12. Ecofriendly Technologies for Heavy Metal Remediation – A Pragmatic Approaches

13. Phytoextraction of Trace Metals – Principles and Applications

14. Integrated Management of Mine Waste using Biogeotechnologies Focusing Thai Mines

15. Constructed Wetlands: An Ecotechnology for Wastewater Treatment and Conservation of Ganga Water Quality

16. Mycorrhizal Plants Accelerated Revegetation on Coal Mine Overburden in the Dry Steppes of Kazakhstan

17. Drivers of Green Economy: An Indian Perspective

18. Green Nanotechnology: The Solution to Sustainable Development of Environment.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.

ISBN:

81-322-2056-0