Bioremediation of Petroleum and Petroleum Products

Description

With petroleum-related spills, explosions, and health issues in the headlines almost every day, the issue of remediation of petroleum and petroleum products is taking on increasing importance, for the survival of our environment, our planet, and our future.  This book is the first of its kind to explore this difficult issue from an engineering and scientific point of view and offer solutions and reasonable courses of action.Content: Chapter 1 Introduction to Bioremediation (pages 1–38): Chapter 2 Petroleum Composition and Properties (pages 39–78): Chapter 3 Refinery Products and By?Products (pages 79–114): Chapter 4 Composition and Properties of Gaseous Products (pages 115–145): Chapter 5 Composition and Properties of Liquid Products (pages 147–181): Chapter 6 Composition and Properties of Solid Products (pages 183–211): Chapter 7 Sample Collection and Preparation (pages 213–258): Chapter 8 Analytical Methods (pages 259–303): Chapter 9 Biodegradation of Petroleum (pages 305–359): Chapter 10 Biodegradation of Naphtha and Gasoline (pages 361–384): Chapter 11 Biodegradation of Kerosene and Diesel (pages 385–411): Chapter 12 Biodegradation of Fuel Oil (pages 413–430): Chapter 13 Biodegradation of Lubricating Oil (pages 431–461): Chapter 14 Biodegradation of Residua and Asphalt (pages 463–481): Chapter 15 Bioremediation Methods (pages 483–514): Chapter 16 The Future of Bioremediation (pages 515–533):