Global Perspectives of Toxic Metals in Bio Environs: Volume 2: Biotransformation, Remediation and Technological Advances

by Mohammad Aneesul Mehmood (Editor), Rouf Ahmad Bhat (Editor), Gowhar Hamid Dar (Editor)

Overview

This volume serves as the solution-oriented counterpart to volume 1’s exploration of environmental impact and health implications. By examining microbial, plant-based, and technological methods of remediation, this volume empowers researchers, practitioners, and policymakers with actionable insights. The final chapters in Volume II call for global collaboration and thus uniting the two volumes in a commitment to holistic, sustainable management of toxic metals in the environment.

Volume II builds on the insights of Volume I by exploring solutions and technological advancements for tackling these toxic metals. It covers the biotransformation processes that toxic metals undergo in biological environments, which can either exacerbate or mitigate their harmful effects. Furthermore, it delves into the remediation technologies and biotechnological innovations aimed at detoxifying affected environments and preventing future contamination.

Together, the two volumes provide a holistic view, with Volume I offering the problem analysis and Volume II presenting practical solutions, making them ideal resources for understanding both the theoretical and applied aspects of managing toxic metals in environmental systems. The first volume frames the scope and urgency of the problem, while the second volume provides viable solutions and forward-looking perspectives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783031897283
Publisher:	Springer Nature Switzerland
Publication date:	08/31/2025
Pages:	538
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Mohammad Aneesul Mehmood (Ph.D), an accomplished environmental scientist, holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (SKUAST-K), achieving a high distinction with an OGPA of 8.7/10. Recognized for his contributions, he received several accolades, including the Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad Khan Gold Medal and the Young Scientist Award at the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research and Latest Innovation. He is an expert in environmental quality assessment, specializing in areas such as heavy metal contamination and the effects of environmental exposure. Dr. Mehmood has significant teaching experience in Higher Education Department of UT of Jammu and Kashmir India.

Dr. Rouf Ahmad Bhat (Ph.D) pursued his doctorate at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Kashmir (Division of Environmental Sciences) and is presently working in the Department of School Education, Government of Jammu and Kashmir. Dr. Bhat has been teaching for the past 09 years and is an author of more than 55 research articles (h-index 32; i-index 52; total citation 4000) and 50 chapters and has published more than 50 books with international publishers. Besides, he has worked as an associate environmental expert in World Bank-funded Flood Recovery Project and the environmental support staff in the Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded development projects.

Dr. Gowhar Hamid Dar (Ph.D) currently works as an Assistant Professor in the Higher Education Department Govt. of J&K and is presently posted in Government Degree College Kulgam where he serves as Head, Department of Environmental Science and Coordinator, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). He has a Ph. D in Environmental Science with a specialization in Environmental Microbiology. He has been teaching postgraduate and graduate students for the past many years in the Higher Education Department of UT of Jammu and Kashmir. He has more than 80 research articles (h-index 19; i-index 25; total citation >1100) in international and national journals of repute and more than 25 books with international publishers to his credit. Further, Dr. Dar is Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator for different R&D projects sanctioned by Government of India and Government of Jammu and Kashmir.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: From Friend to Foe: Understanding the Dual Nature of Biotransformation in Metal Detoxification.- Chapter 2: Perspectives on Biotransformation of Toxic Metals.- Chapter 3: Microbial Mediators: The Role of Microorganisms in Heavy Metal Biotransformation.- Chapter 4: Microbial Marvels: Harnessing Bioremediation for Manganese Metal Clean-Up.- Chapter 5: Microbial Metal Magicians: Siderophore Alchemy in Environmental Clean-up.- Chapter 6: Nature's Clean-Up Crew: Microbial Innovations in Bioremediation.- Chapter 7: Bioremediation: Harnessing Nature's Cleanup Crew for Metal Decontamination.- Chapter 8: Fungal Fix: Harnessing Mycoremediation to Cleanse Heavy Metal Havoc.- Chapter 9: Greening the Grim: Biosurfactant Remediation of Heavy Metals.- Chapter 10: Safeguarding Marine Life: The Potential of Marine Microbes for Heavy Metal Remediation.- Chapter 11: Remediation Techniques: A Multi-Pronged Approach to Reclaiming Contaminated Environments.- Chapter 12: Nanotech to the Rescue: Engineering Innovations for Heavy Metals Remediation.- Chapter 13: Crushing the Crushing Problem: Sustainable Solutions for Heavy Metal Pollution.- Chapter 14: Transgenic Plants and Endophytes: A Synergistic Approach to Phytoremediation of Pharmaceutical Wastes.- Chapter 15: Mechanisms of Phytoremediation.- Chapter 16: Degradation of Organic Pollutants by Rhizospheric Microbiomes.- Chapter 17: X-Ray Vision for Environmental Health: Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques in Heavy Metal Assessment.- Chapter 18: From Brick-and-Mortar to Biomarkers: The Evolutionary Trend in Heavy Metal Detection.- Chapter 19: Emerging Technologies: A Glimpse into the Future of Toxic Heavy Metal Management.- Chapter 20: Global Collaboration: Towards a Unified Approach for Mitigating Toxic Metal Threats.- Chapter 21: A Call to Action: Safeguarding Our Bio Environs for a Healthier Tomorrow.