Industrial and Environmental Microbiology by Rahman, Zeeshan Ur; Thomas, Lebin;

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the role of microorganisms in industrial processes, environmental management, and the production of valuable industrial products. This book is useful for researchers and professionals in the fields of microbiology, environmental science, biotechnology, and industrial processes. 

Hosszú leírás:

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the role of microorganisms in industrial processes, environmental management, and the production of valuable industrial products. It reviews the role of microorganisms in industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, detergents, textiles, leather, paper and pulp, cosmetics, and bioenergy. It also examines the role of microbial indicators in assessing water quality and wastewater treatment. Additionally, the book explores the role of microbes in biogeochemical cycles and bioremediation. Towards the end, it discusses the potential of microbes in waste management, bioconversion of waste into bioenergy, microbial consortia for waste valorisation, bioprocess engineering, synthetic biology, circular economy approaches, and environmental monitoring and assessment. This book will be useful for researchers and professionals in the fields of microbiology, environmental sciences, biotechnology, and industrial processes.

Key Features

• Explores the application of microbes in different industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and bioenergy


• Examines the potential of microbes in waste management and environmental monitoring


• Highlights the microbial regulation of different biogeochemical cycles and the anthropogenic influences that can disrupt their balance


• Presents innovative integration of microbial bioremediation, bioprocess engineering, and metabolic engineering for industrial waste management


• Discusses microbial enzymes used in industries and different enzyme immobilisation techniques


• Reviews the role of microorganisms as indicators of water quality and their effectiveness in assessing the presence of contaminants

Tartalomjegyzék:

UNIT I Scope of Microorganisms and Microbial Research Chapter 1: Scope of Microorganisms in Industries; Chapter 2: Scope of Microorganisms in the Environment; Chapter 3: Microbial Research and Industrial Biotechnology; UNIT II Fermentation Technology Chapter 4: The Basics of Fermentation; Chapter 5: Upstream Processing; Chapter 6: Different Types of Fermentation Processes; Chapter 7: Fermenters and Their Basic Components; Chapter 8: Different Types of Fermenters; UNIT III Microbial Production of Industrial Products Chapter 9: Microorganisms in the Fermentation Industry; Chapter 10: Fermentation Conditions; Chapter 11: Downstream Processing; Chapter 12: Important Techniques in Downstream Processing; Chapter 13: Production of Industrially Important Products; ; UNIT IV Microbial Enzymes and Their Immobilisation Chapter 14: Microbial Enzymes of Industrial Interest; Chapter 15: Enzyme Immobilisation; Chapter 16: Properties of Immobilised Enzyme Systems; Chapter 17: Large- Scale Applications of Immobilised Enzymes; UNIT V Microorganisms in Environments and Their Analysis Chapter 19: Study of Microorganisms in Soil; Chapter 20: Study of Microorganisms in Water; Chapter 21: Methods for the Characterisation of Microorganisms; Chapter 22: Microbial Cultivation; UNIT VI Microbial Indicators and Treatment of Water Pollution Chapter 23: Water Pollution; Chapter 24: Water Quality Parameters and Indicators; Chapter 25: Wastewater Treatment Systems; UNIT VII Microorganisms in Biogeochemical Cycles and Bioremediation Chapter 26: Biogeochemical Cycles and Microorganisms; Chapter 27: Carbon Cycle and Microorganisms; Chapter 28: Nitrogen Cycle and Microorganisms; Chapter 29: Sulphur Cycle and Microorganisms; Chapter 30: Bioremediation of Contaminated Soil; Chapter 31: Industrial Waste Management and Environmental Monitoring