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Emerging Bioremediation Technologies (Technical Insights)
Frost & Sullivan, Aug 2006
This research service covers the global developments in the bioremediation technologies. In addition to drivers, challenges the study also details various technology trends in bioremediation technologies . In addition, the report identifies the recipients for Excellence in Research , Technology Innovation and Excellence in Technology in the field of bioremediation.
This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Emerging Bioremediation Technologies provides solutions and services offered by leading companies and research institutions in bioremediation technologies. It also includes an overview of developments in bioremediation technologies in the environmental industry along with key drivers, challenges, and analysis of trends witnessed in the industry. In addition to a list of activities covered by research institutions around the world, this study also includes a thorough look at the various products offered by the industry participants.
Technologies
The following technology is covered in this research:
- Bioremediation technology
Technology Overview
Cost-efficient Nature of Bioremediation Boosts Interest and Promotes Research
Bioremediation involves the degradation of contaminants present in various sites (soils, water, wastewater, and buildings among others) with the help of fungi, plants, or their enzymes. Most microorganisms utilize contaminants as a source of energy and biodegrade them. Bioremediation is gaining attention as it is fast, economical, and does not require heavy machinery or skilled labor, according to the analyst of this research service. These technologies are also efficient in the biodegradation of contaminants to create end products that are not hazardous to the environment.
In this industry, bioremediation technologies in companies generally vary from one site to another depending on the kind of contaminants, the hydrogeology, and the accessibility of the contaminants. The roadmap however, is the same; initially, a study is done on the site, and then on the contaminants present in the site. Accordingly, the right kind of bioremediation technology that suits the site is adopted. With increased interest being generated in these technologies, companies are keen on adopting them for their sites. This not only boosts the market size, but it also encourages research to cater to companies with unique requirements.
Eco-friendly Bioremediation likely to be in Demand due to Environment Concerns
The economical nature combined with the lack of engineering structures in the process makes bioremediation an ideal candidate for conventional treatment units. As a result, the investment required in the case of building or maintaining these kinds of structures for implementing bioremediation technologies is minimal. Certain conventional primary and secondary treatment processes are likely to require chemicals that are used to enhance the treatment, thereby making them less environment friendly due to the chemicals that remain after treatment. However, bioremediation technologies are environment friendly as they involve the addition of naturally occurring microorganisms to the soil or water.
Another disadvantage to using heavy machinery is the need for skilled operators. Conventional processes such as activated sludge, trickling filters, and coagulation tanks (in the treatment of water and wastewater) demand heavy machinery that necessitates the use of skilled personnel for operation and maintenance. Bioremediation on the other hand does not require skilled personnel or the transportation of contaminants to a common point of treatment, notes the analyst. The process can be directly applied to the site of contamination making it easier while saving time, transportation, and money.
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