Bioremediation vs. Bioaugmentation

Bioremediationnoun

(biochemistry) The use of biological organisms, usually microorganisms, to remove contaminants, especially from polluted water

Bioremediationnoun

the branch of biotechnology that uses biological processes to overcome environmental problems.

Bioremediationnoun

the branch of biotechnology that uses biological process to overcome environmental problems

Bioremediationnoun

the act of treating waste or pollutants by the use of microorganisms (as bacteria) that can break down the undesirable substances

Bioremediation

Bioremediation is a process used to treat contaminated media, including water, soil and subsurface material, by altering environmental conditions to stimulate growth of microorganisms and degrade the target pollutants. Cases where bioremediation is commonly seen is oil spills, soils contaminated with acidic mining drainage, underground pipe leaks, and crime scene cleanups.

Bioaugmentationnoun

The use of microorganisms to help decompose pollutants

Bioaugmentation

Biological augmentation is the addition of archaea or bacterial cultures required to speed up the rate of degradation of a contaminant. Organisms that originate from contaminated areas may already be able to break down waste, but perhaps inefficiently and slowly.