Environmental Remediation Processes Based on Microbiology and Analytical Chemistry

Dear Colleagues,

The development of our civilization is directly associated with the production of various chemical compounds, which often constitute an indispensable part of our everyday life. Examples of such compounds include fuels, pharmaceuticals, polymers, pesticides, and many more. At every stage of their production and usage, there is the danger of their unintentional release into the environment. In addition, many of these xenobiotics are deliberately applied into water or soil to achieve specific effects. In consequence, the natural environment is subject to an increasing threat of anthropogenic pollution. The growing environmental awareness combined with the sustainable development policy dictate the necessity to clean up the contaminated sites. To date, numerous physicochemical methods have been used for this purpose; however, in view of the recent changes in legislation, there is a notable interest in the use of biological methods either as sole treatment processes or as additional support to non-biological remediation. Moreover, recent years have shown the superiority of biological methods, which are still the cheapest and, above all, the most environmentally friendly approaches to decontamination. The progress of biodegradation processes must be monitored using a number of analytical techniques that will enable the precise tracing of the fate of pollutants in the examined environment.

The purpose of this Special Edition is to present the latest work regarding the use of microbiological as well as analytical methods applied during the remediation of contaminated environments. Taking into account the complexity and interdisciplinary character of environmental issues, this Special Edition is also an excellent opportunity to integrate the international society—to share our experiences, provide valuable guidelines, and improve our understanding of the underlying mechanisms. May our joint efforts result in the recognition of future challenges and introduction of efficient solutions.

Dr. Łukasz Chrzanowski
Dr. Paweł Cyplik
Dr. Roman Marecik
Dr. Bogdan Wyrwas
Guest Editors

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