Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Bioremediation of Endocrine Disrupting Pollutants in Industrial Wastewater

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Contributors
Contents
Preface
1 - Treatment of pharmaceutical pollutants from industrial wastewater
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Characteristics of pharmaceutical industries’ wastewater
1.3 Advanced treatment methods used in pharma industries
1.3.1 Physical treatment methods
1.3.1.1 Coagulation and sedimentation
1.3.1.2 Flotation
1.3.1.3 Chlorination
1.3.1.4 Activated carbon adsorption
1.3.1.5 Advanced oxidation processes
Wet air oxidation (WAO)
Supercritical water oxidation (SCWO)
Fenton reagent
Photocatalytic oxidation
Ultrasound oxidation
Electrochemical oxidation
Ozonation
1.3.2 Membrane separation
1.3.2.1 Microfiltration (MF)
1.3.2.2 Ultrafiltration (UF)
1.3.2.3 Reverse osmosis (RO)
1.3.2.4 Electrodialysis (ED)
1.3.3 Biological treatment
1.4 Conclusions and perspectives
Conflict of interest
Acknowledgments
References
2 - Elimination of endocrine disrupting pollutants from refinery wastewater
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Implications of endocrine disruptive pollutants
2.2.1 Vulnerability of endocrine system
2.2.2 Effect on human and animal health
2.2.3 Effect on ecosystem: the indirect route of bioaccumulation of EDPs
2.3 Removal of endocrine disrupting pollutants from refinery wastewater
2.3.1 Physical methods
2.3.1.1 Filtration
2.3.1.2 Osmosis
2.3.2 Chemical methods
2.3.2.1 Chemical absorbents
2.3.2.2 Chemical oxidation
2.3.2.3 Photocatalytic degradation
2.3.3 Biological methods
2.3.3.1 Bioadsorbents
2.3.3.2 Biological degradation
2.3.3.3 Membrane bioreactors
2.4 Conclusions and perspectives
Acknowledgment
Conflict of interest
References
3 - Fate, effects, origins, and biodegradation of bisphenol A in wastewater
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Bisphenol A in wastewater
3.2.1 Fate and origin of bisphenol A in wastewater
3.3 Effects of bisphenol A on humans
3.3.1 Cancer outcomes
3.3.2 Male sexual function
3.3.3 Female reproductive outcome
3.3.4 Neurodevelopment outcome
3.4 Biodegradation of bisphenol A in wastewater
3.5 Conclusions and perspectives
References
4 - Phytoremediation of endocrine disrupting pollutants in industrial wastewater
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Phytoremediation
4.2.1 Description of process
4.2.1.1 Phytoextraction
4.2.1.2 Phytostabilization
4.2.1.3 Phytodegradation
4.2.1.4 Phytovolatilization
4.2.1.5 Rhizofiltration
4.2.2 Phytoremediation by plants
4.2.2.1 Characteristics of hyperaccumulator plants
4.2.2.2 Phytoremediation by macro- and microalgae
Microalgae classification and uses
Cultivation of microalgae
4.2.3 Phytoremediation of waste
4.2.3.1 Phytoremediation of contaminated soil
4.2.3.2 Phytoremediation of EDCs from contaminated water
4.2.4 Phytoremediation as a compulsory treatment of industrial wastewater
4.2.4.1 Phytoremediation of EDCs from industrial wastewater (case of plants)
4.2.4.2 Phytoremediation of EDCs from industrial wastewater (case of algae)
4.2.5 Economics of sustainable development
4.2.5.1 Environment and the restoration of the rights to life for future generations
4.2.5.2 Sustainable development and the negative effects of the economic system on the environment
4.2.6 Development and sustainability of usage of phytoremediation as a compulsory treatment of industrial wastewater
4.2.6.1 Concept of sustainable development
4.2.6.2 Three pillars of sustainable development
4.2.6.3 Premises of the concept of sustainable development
4.2.6.4 Is economic growth compatible with the preservation of the environment?
Beyond economic growth, development results from the interaction of several types of capital
Sustainable or sustainable development and the debate on the substitutability of capital: sustainability, growth, and envi ...
Application of the Kuznets curve to the environmental paradigm: (Kuznets curve: from inequalities toward the environment)
Social inequalities with regard to growth
Kuznets and the environmental approach
4.2.6.5 Sustainable development: strong sustainability and/or low sustainability
4.3 What environmental policies to be implemented by the governments?
4.3.1 Taxation of economic activities
4.3.2 The emission allowances market or the polluting rights market
4.4 Conclusions and perspectives
References
5 - Elimination of alkylphenols from wastewater using various treatment technologies
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Alkylphenols
5.2.1 Alkylphenols: derivatives and physico-chemical properties
5.2.2 Alkylphenols: applications
5.2.3 Toxicity
5.2.4 Alkylphenols: sources
5.3 Techniques for the elimination of alkylphenols from wastewater
5.3.1 Adsorption-based treatment
5.3.2 Membrane-based treatment
5.3.3 Biotechnology-based methods
5.3.4 Advanced oxidation processes
5.4 Conclusions and perspectives
References
6 - Biodegradation and removal of phthalate esters from wastewater
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Phthalate esters in the environment
6.1.2 Atmosphere and water/wastewater
6.1.3 Soils and sediments
6.2 Phthalate ester’s effect on human, animal, and environment health
6.3 Phthalate esters biodegradation and its biodegradation mechanism
6.3.1 Aerobic biodegradation
6.3.2 Anaerobic biodegradation
6.4 Treatments technologies and phthalate esters removal from water/wastewater
6.4.1 Activated sludge and activated carbon technology
6.4.2 Membrane bioreactor technology
6.4.3 Constructed wetlands
6.4.4 Bioelectrochemical system
6.4.5 Microbial fuel cell system
6.4.6 Integrated microbial fuel cell and bioelectrochemical system constructed wetlands
6.5 Conclusions and perspectives
Acknowledgment
References
7 - Bioremediation of androgenic and mutagenic pollutants from industrial wastewater
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Characterization of androgenic and mutagenic pollutants
7.3 Toxicity assessment of androgenic and mutagenic compounds
7.4 Endocrine-disrupting pollutants effects on the reproductive system
7.5 Microbial remediation of androgenic and mutagenic pollutants
7.6 Conclusions and perspectives
Acknowledgment
References
8 - Toxic effects of the endocrine disrupter on plants
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Presence of endocrine disruptors in plant environment
8.2.1 Soil
8.2.2 Air
8.2.3 Water
8.2.4 Harvesting materials
8.3 Assessment of endocrine disruptors on vegetative plant parts
8.4 Toxicological impact of endocrine disruptors on crops and vegetables
8.4.1 Phytotoxicity
8.4.2 Genotoxicity
8.4.3 Metabolic fate
8.5 Conclusions and perspectives
References
9 - Emerging contaminants in municipal wastewater: Occurrence, characteristics, and bioremediation
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Occurrence and distribution of EDPs in municipal wastewater
9.2.1 Global existence of endocrine disrupting contaminants in water and wastewater
9.2.1.1 The fate of EDPs in municipal wastewater treatment systems
9.2.2 Hormonal interaction and toxicity of EDPs
9.2.2.1 Interaction with hormone receptors
9.2.2.2 Blocking of hormone receptors
9.2.2.3 Alteration of receptor expression
9.2.2.4 Alteration of hormone synthesis
9.2.2.5 Change in hormone metabolism and inactivation
9.2.3 Toxicological characteristics
9.2.3.1 Developmental toxicity
9.2.3.2 Neurotoxicity
9.2.3.3 Carcinogenic toxicity
9.2.3.4 Immunotoxicity
9.3 Emerging bioremediation strategies for removal of EDPs from wastewater
9.3.1 Modified activated sludge treatment
9.3.2 Bioreactors in EDPs removal
9.3.3 Granular sludge reactors
9.3.4 Application of algae in EDPs removal
9.3.5 Constructed wetlands
9.4 Challenges and future scope of bioremediation of EDPs: an economical perspective
9.4.1 Fungal bioreactors
9.4.2 Formation of fungal granules
9.5 Conclusions and perspectives
References
10 - Microbial degradation of endocrine disruptors from industrial wastewater: Removal efficiency and metabolic mechanism
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Biodegradation and metabolic mechanisms of endocrine-disrupting estrogens
10.2.1 Biodegradation and metabolic mechanisms of estrogens by isolated bacteria
10.2.2 Biodegradation and metabolic mechanisms of estrogens by microalgae
10.3 Effect of the coexisting contaminants on the biodegradation of estrogens
10.4 Improvement approaches for biodegradation of estrogens
10.4.1 Construction of microbial consortium
10.4.2 Development of cometabolic approach for enhanced degradation of estrogens
10.5 Integrated processes for biodegradation of endocrine-disrupting estrogens
10.5.1 Integrated advanced oxidation processes and microbial degradation
10.5.2 Integrated constructed wetlands and microbial degradation
10.6 Conclusions and perspectives
Acknowledgment
References
11 - Bacterial degradation of emerging pollutants from paper industry wastewater
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Sources of endocrine-disrupting pollutants
11.2.1 Endocrine-disrupting pollutants from industrial wastewater
11.2.2 Plastic material and food packaging containers
11.2.3 Occupational exposure
11.2.4 Endocrine-disrupting pollutants in drinking water and sewage
11.2.5 Cosmetics and personal care products and their effects
11.3 Types of endocrine-disrupting pollutants
11.3.1 Polychlorinated biphenyls
11.3.2 Alkylphenols
11.3.3 Dioxins
11.3.4 Polyethoxylates
11.3.5 Phthalate esters
11.4 Mechanisms of action of endocrine-disrupting pollutants
11.5 Endocrine-disrupting pollutants: adverse impact on environment and health hazard
11.5.1 Endocrine-disrupting pollutants and mammals
11.5.2 Birds
11.5.3 Reptiles
11.5.4 Amphibians
11.5.5 Fish
11.5.6 Invertebrates
11.5.7 Human health
11.5.8 Male reproductive disorders interconnected to endocrine-disrupting pollutants
11.5.9 Male puberty
11.5.10 Semen quality
11.5.11 Cryptorchidism
11.5.12 Role in neurodevelopmental disorders
11.5.13 Female reproductive disorders related to endocrine-disrupting pollutants
11.5.14 Female puberty
11.5.15 Renal function and endocrine-disrupting pollutants
11.5.16 Impact of endocrine-disrupting pollutants on climate change
11.5.17 Relationship between COVID-19 and endocrine-disrupting pollutants
11.5.18 Obesogens and COVID-19
11.6 Treatment technologies for endocrine-disrupting pollutants
11.6.1 Adsorption technology
11.6.2 Chemical advanced oxidation
11.6.3 Bioremediation approaches for endocrine-disrupting pollutants removal
11.6.4 Enzyme perspective for removal of endocrine-disrupting pollutants
11.7 Current issues and consequences of endocrine-disrupting pollutants
11.8 Conclusions and perspectives
11.9 Author contributions
Acknowledgments
References
12 - Bioadsorption of endocrine disrupting pollutants from wastewater
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Impact of endocrine disrupting pollutants on the ecology and human health
12.3 Removal processes of endocrine disrupting pollutants in wastewater
12.3.1 Sequestration technologies developed for endocrine disrupting pollutants
12.3.2 Removal of endocrine disrupting pollutants by adsorption process
12.3.2.1 Development of different bioadsorbents
12.4 Conclusions and perspectives
References
13 - Biochar-mediated removal of hazardous dyes
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Types of biochar for dyes removal
13.2.1 Plant-based biochar
13.2.2 Algae-based biochar
13.2.3 Magnetic biochar
13.2.4 Animal-based biochar
13.3 Conclusions and perspectives
Acknowledgment
References
14 - Bioremediation approaches for the removal of emerging contaminants from industrial wastewater
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Bioremediation techniques
14.2.1 Microbial remediation
14.2.2 Phytoremediation
14.2.3 Bioremediation’s benefits and drawbacks
14.3 Nanobioaugmentation
14.3.1 Microbial bioaugmentation induced by nanotechnology
14.3.2 Nanophytoremediation
14.4 Current technological barriers to using nanoparticles
14.5 Conclusions and perspectives
References
Index