Biosynthetic Technology and Environmental Challenges

This book provides a comprehensive review of biosynthetic approaches to the production of industrially important chemicals and the environmental challenges involved. Its 19 chapters discuss different aspects of biosynthetic technology from the perspective of leading experts in the field. It covers v...

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Other Authors: Varjani, Sunita J. (Editor), Parameswaran, Binod (Editor), Kumar, Sunil (Editor), Khare, Sunil K. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 2018, 2018
Edition:1st ed. 2018
Series:Energy, Environment, and Sustainability
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This book provides a comprehensive review of biosynthetic approaches to the production of industrially important chemicals and the environmental challenges involved. Its 19 chapters discuss different aspects of biosynthetic technology from the perspective of leading experts in the field. It covers various biorefinery approaches, including the use of microbes, metabolically engineered plants, biomass-based and green technology methods. Further, it examines important research in the areas of organic and hazardous waste composting, management and recovery of nutraceuticals from agro-industrial waste, biosynthesis and technological advancements of biosurfactants and waste water bioremediation. This book contributes to the scientific literature on biosynthetic technologies and the related environmental challenges for researchers and academics working in this area around the globe
Physical Description:XV, 401 p. 53 illus., 38 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9789811074349