Microbial Degradation of Synthetic Dyes in Wastewaters

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Singh, Shree Nath (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Series: Environmental Science and Engineering,
• Subjects: Earth sciences.; Water quality.; Water pollution.; Chemical engineering.; Environmental sciences.; Microbial ecology.; Earth Sciences.; Environmental Science and Engineering.; Water Quality/Water Pollution.; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering.; Microbial Ecology.

Today synthetic dyes are used extensively in the textile dyeing, paper printing, color photography, pharmaceuticals, food and drink, cosmetic and leather industries. As of now, over 100,000 different dyes are available, with an annual production of over 700,000 metric tons. These industries discharg...