{"id":299,"date":"2024-03-23T09:58:25","date_gmt":"2024-03-23T09:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.justwrite.in\/interactive-biology-secondary\/?post_type=chapter&p=299"},"modified":"2024-11-12T08:04:50","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T08:04:50","slug":"6-6-bioremediation","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.justwrite.in\/interactive-biology-secondary\/chapter\/6-6-bioremediation\/","title":{"raw":"6.6 Bioremediation","rendered":"6.6 Bioremediation"},"content":{"raw":"
Bioremediation is a branch of biotechnology that employs the use of living organisms, like microbes and bacteria, in the removal of contaminants, pollutants, and toxins from soil, water, and other environments.\u00a0Microorganisms destroy organic contaminants in the course of using the chemical pollutants for their own growth and reproduction.<\/div>\r\n
Bioremediation is the most effective, economical, eco-friendly management tool to manage the polluted environment.<\/div>\r\n

How Bioremediation Works ?<\/h3>\r\nBioremediation relies on the metabolic processes of microorganisms that \"digest\" contaminants. These microorganisms can use pollutants as a their source of energy or nutrients and in the process break down complex pollutants molecules into simpler, harmless substances. \u00a0The effectiveness of bioremediation depend on factors like temperature, pH, oxygen levels, and nutrient availability, as these conditions affect microbial activity.\r\n

Types of Bioremediation<\/h3>\r\n
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  1. In Situ Bioremediation \/ On site treatment for detoxification : <\/strong>Treatment occurs directly at the site of contamination, making it less disruptive and cost-effective.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nIn-situ bioremediation is of two types; these are intrinsic<\/strong> and engineered bioremediation<\/strong>\r\n
    Intrinsic bioremediation<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
    Intrinsic bioremediation also known as natural reduction.It\u00a0 is an in-situ bioremediation technique, which involves passive remediation of polluted sites, without any external force (human intervention). This process deals with stimulation of indigenous or naturally occurring microbial population. The process based on both microbial aerobic and anaerobic processes to biodegrade polluting constituents. This technique is less expensive compared to other in-situ techniques.<\/div>\r\n
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    Engineered in-situ bioremediation<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
    \r\n\r\nGenetically Engineered microorganisms used in the in-situ bioremediation accelerate the degradation process by enhancing the physicochemical conditions to encourage the growth of microorganisms.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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