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1. Biosurfactants

   Research Trends and Applications

   Edited by Catherine N. Mulligan, Ackmez Mudhoo, Sanjay K. Sharma

   Biosurfactants have the properties of reducing surface tension, stabilizing emulsions, promoting foaming and are generally non-toxic and biodegradable. Interest in microbial surfactants has been steadily increasing in recent years due to their diversity, environmentally friendly nature, possibility...

   To Be Published January 8th 2014 by CRC Press
2. Sediments Contamination and Sustainable Remediation

   By Catherine N. Mulligan, Masaharu Fukue, Yoshio Sato

   Although valuable resources in river basins and other aqueous environments, sediments often receive much less attention from researchers, policymakers, and other professionals than other components of the ecosystem. Until now. Highlighting the important role that sediments play in the...

   Published December 15th 2009 by CRC Press
3. Geoenvironmental Sustainability

   By Raymond N. Yong, Catherine N. Mulligan, Masaharu Fukue

   Industrialization, urbanization, agriculture, and resource exploitation are activities associated with a developing society. Geoenvironmental Sustainability focuses on such a society's geoenvironment and the natural capital that defines it. The book explains these elements in systematic detail,...

   Published July 26th 2006 by CRC Press
4. Natural Attenuation of Contaminants in Soils

   By Raymond N. Yong, Catherine N. Mulligan

     Natural attenuation has become widely recognized as an effective and low-cost alternative to more expensive engineered remediation. However, there are uncertainties about natural attenuation√s long-term effects and risks to the environment. There is a particular need to develop a high level...

   Published December 14th 2003 by CRC Press