HANDBOOK OF NANOBIOGEOTECHNOLOGY

Nanobiogeotechnology is the use of biological, ecological and geotechnical engineering data to solve geological problems. Applied biogeotechnology focuses on using plants and human-made structures to control erosion, protect slopes, and restore environmental quality. Consideration of soil as a living ecosystem offers the potential for innovative and sustainable solutions to geotechnical problems. This is a new paradigm for many in geotechnical engineering. Biological function is a key element of soil, sediment and aquatic health. It is essential for healthy ecosystems and critical for the development of sustainable agricultural production. This book envisages the applications of nanobiogeotechnology in the processes involved in solution to geotechnical problems.

Print ISBN: 9781682510902 | $ 170 | 2016 | Hardcover

Contributors: Kartik M. Thakor, Nishith Dharaiya et al