Waterborne Pathogens: Detection and Treatment

Waterborne Pathogens: Detection and Treatment delivers the tools and techniques on how to identify these contaminates and apply the most effective technology for their removal and treatment. Written for researchers and practicing professionals, the book starts with a brief, but readable, review of ubiquitous waterborne pathogens (primarily viruses, bacterial and parasitic protozoa). This coverage is followed by an in-depth discussion of the latest detection and treatment technologies, ranging from Biosensors, to Nanoconjugates, Membrane Based Technologies and Nanotechnology Treatment. Engineers and scientist will find this to be a valuable reference on cutting-edge techniques for suppling safe drinking water across the globe.

Explains the latest research on detection, treatment processes and remediation technologiesIncludes sampling, analytical and characterization methods and approachesCovers cutting-edge research, including Membrane Based Technologies, Nanotechnology Treatment Technologies and Bioremediation Treatment TechnologiesProvides background information regarding contamination sources

1. Emerging waterborne pathogens in the context of climate change: Vibrio cholerae as a case study 2. Ubiquitous waterborne pathogens 3. Waterborne pathogens: review of outbreaks in developing nations 4. Treatment of waterborne pathogens by reverse Osmosis 5. Treatment of waterborne pathogens by Microfiltration 6. Filtration and chemical treatment of waterborne Pathogens 7. Biofiltration technique for removal of waterborne Pathogens 8. Thermal methods, ultraviolet radiation, and ultrasonic waves for the treatment of waterborne pathogens 9. Heat, solar pasteurization, and ultraviolet radiation treatment for removal of waterborne pathogens 10. Bioaugmentation for the treatment of waterborne pathogen contamination water 11. Chemical treatment for removal of waterborne Pathogens 12. Molecular tools for the detection of waterborne Pathogens 13. Biosensors/molecular tools for detection of waterborne pathogens 14. Drug and multidrug resistance in waterborne Pathogens 15. Sorption as effective and economical method of waterborne pathogens removal 16. Methods used in situ for removal of waterborne Pathogens 17. Effective control of waterborne pathogens by aquatic plants 18. Nanoconjugates for detection of waterborne bacterial pathogens 19. Nanomaterials for removal of waterborne pathogens: opportunities and challenges 20. Applications of carbon nanotubes for controlling waterborne pathogens 21. Nanofiltration technology for removal of pathogens present in drinking water