Biofuels are considered to be the main alternatives to fossil fuels in reducing environmental pollution and climate change. Currently, all biofuels production existing technologies are suffering because of the high costs of production processes. As a result of this they are still far away from a cost effective practical implementation. There is an urgent need to introduce new approaches and production methods which help to lower these costs. The higher cost of biofuels is due to high production cost of enzymes and a reduction in the enzyme production costs benefits the overall process. New and Future Developments is Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: From Cellulose to Cellulase: Strategies to Improve Biofuel Production outlines new methods for the industrial production of the cellulose enzyme. The book also compares the various processes for the production of biofuels and compares them to the cost of cellulose production and availability.
Introduces new and innovative strategies for cellulase enzyme production at industrial scale
Provides sustainable approaches to produce cellulase at low cost
Covers all aspect and possible factors for economical, low cost, cellulase mediated biofuels production
Actinobacteria: Diversity and Biotechnological Applications: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering, a volume in the series New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering series, offers the latest on the biotechnology of Kingdom actinobacteria, covering unique niches like their endosphere, rhizospheric soil and contaminated sites, etc. The book also covers the bioactive secondary metabolites obtained from actinobacteria and describes the application of microorganism (Actinobacteria) in plant growth promotion and in environmental cleanup. Finally, the book describes the biocontrol aspects of actinobacteria and how they can control fungal phytopathogens and the production of secondary metabolites.
Includes an overview of all types of actinobacteria, source and enzymatic activity
Lists various bioengineering methods for the production of these enzymes
Reviews numerous industrial applications of actinobacteria, i.e., crop improvement, removal of heavy metals, etc.
Offers unique coverage of the application of actinobacteria in bioremediation processes
Explores the plant growth promoting potential of endophytic actinobacteria
Describes biosynthetic potential genes associated with actinobacterial genome
New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Microbial Genes Biochemistry and Applications consolidates the most widely used genetic methods available, bringing together the fields of biochemistry, biotechnology, and microbiology. The chapters outlined give clear and concise direction on both standard and applied microbial genetic improvements, presenting undergraduates, postgraduates, and researchers with the latest developments in microbial gene technology. In addition, the book describes the background and usefulness of each experiment in question. All chapters covered in the book are derived from current peer-reviewed literature as accepted by the international scientific community.
Compiles the latest developments made in the area of microbial gene systems
Includes exhaustive information on almost all areas of microbial gene technology
Relates microbial engineering and its direct application to the production of many useful compounds
Written by an international team of authors and compiled by award winning editors
Автор: Pandey, Ashok Название: Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering ISBN: 0444640835 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780444640833 Издательство: Elsevier Science Рейтинг: Цена: 28633.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Waste Treatment Processes for Energy Generation provides extensive research on the role of waste management processes/technologies for energy generation for proper management of waste.
The enormous increase of waste materials generated by human activity and their potentially harmful effects on the environment and public health have led to an increasing awareness of an urgent need to adopt scientific methods for safe disposal of wastes. While there is an obvious need to minimize the generation of wastes and to reuse and recycle them, the technologies for recovery of energy from wastes can play a vital role in mitigating this problem. Processes are often dependent on specific and individual circumstances. However, this book provides a basis on which to begin the review, highlighting key questions that should be asked, options that are available, and advising on the decision-making process.
Energy generation from waste is still a mammoth task and there is currently a lack of suitable techniques in all parts of the world. Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Waste Treatment Processes for Energy Generation outlines the basic knowledge of processes and technologies for the generation of energy from waste and functions as an important reference for academics and practitioners at varying levels of interest and knowledge. The content encompasses all the issues for energy recovery from waste in a very clear and simple manner, acting as a comprehensive resource to all those seeking an understanding of this topic.
Outlines the latest technologies used for waste conversion into energy and facilitates project evaluation based on these
New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Penicillium System Properties and Applications covers important research work on the applications of penicillium from specialists from an international perspective. The book compiles advancements and ongoing processes in the penicillium system, along with updated information on the possibilities for future developments. All chapters are derived from current peer reviewed literature as accepted by the international scientific community.
These important fungi were found to secrete a range of novel enzymes and other useful proteins, and are still being extensively studied and improved for specific use in the food, textile, pulp and paper, biocellulosic ethanol production and other industries. The book caters to the needs of researchers/academicians dealing with penicillium spp. related research and applications, outlining emerging issues on recent advancements made in the area of research and its applications in bioprocess technology, chemical engineering, molecular taxonomy, biofuels/bioenergy research and alternative fuel development.
In addition, the book also describes the identification of useful compound combinations/enzyme cocktails and the fermentation conditions required to obtain them at an industrial scale. Finally, the book provides updated information on the best utilization of these fungi as a natural tool to meet the next challenges of biotechnology.
Описание: This book introduces readers to the concept of 'frugal innovation' and describes novel low-cost technologies that aid in diagnosing infectious diseases. Rapidly deployable, portable, and affordable diagnostic tools have the potential to tremendously benefit populations in resource-limited settings and improve global health outcomes. Specifically, the book includes the following features:Cutting-Edge Research: Thorough coverage of scientific advances related to frugal bioengineering that have been developed within the last few years. A few examples of technologies covered in detail include low-cost paper-based and CD-based microfluidic diagnostic systems. Industry and Non-Profit Voices: Chapters written by scientists currently working in industry and philanthropic sectors.
Автор: Walid Farhat Название: Bioengineering for surgery ISBN: 0081001231 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780081001233 Издательство: Elsevier Science Рейтинг: Цена: 24423.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Bioengineering is the application of engineering principles to address challenges in the fields of biology and medicine encompassing the principles of engineering design to the full spectrum of living systems. In surgery, recent advances in minimal invasive surgery and robotics are the culmination of the work that both engineers and surgeons have achieved in the medical field through an exciting and challenging interface. This interface rests on the medical curiosity and engineering solutions that lead eventually to collaboration and development of new ideas and technologies. Most recently, innovation by surgeons has become a fundamental contribution to medical research in the surgical field, and it is through effective communication between surgeons and biomedical engineers and promoting collaborative initiatives that translational research is possible. Bioengineering for Surgery explores this interface between surgeons and engineers and how it leads to innovation processes, providing clinical results, fundraising and prestige for the academic institution. This book is designed to teach students how engineers can fit in with their intended environment and what type of materials and design considerations must be taken into account in regards to medical ideas.
Introduces engineers to basic medical knowledge
Provides surgeons and medical professionals with basic engineering principles that are necessary to meet the surgeons' needs
Автор: Dubey, Suresh Kumar Название: Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering ISBN: 0444636617 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780444636614 Издательство: Elsevier Science Рейтинг: Цена: 22233.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Crop Modification, Nutrition, and Food Production provides extensive coverage of new developments, state-of-the-art technologies, and potential future trends, presenting data-based scientific knowledge on agribiotechnology and describing world agriculture and the role biotechnology can play in ensuring food security over the next fifty years.
The book discusses the effects of climate change in agriculture and the resultant emergence of new crops, including drought tolerant and more nutritious plants. In addition, the book discusses insect and virus resistance in plants and outlines plant metabolic engineering for agriculture, genetically engineered plants, and microbial diseases.
Автор: Soccol, Vanete Thomaz Название: Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering ISBN: 0444636609 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780444636607 Издательство: Elsevier Science Рейтинг: Цена: 26781.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Human and Animal Health Applications provides extensive coverage of new developments, state-of-the-art technologies, and potential future trends, presenting data-based scientific knowledge and information on medical biotechnological interventions for human and animal health.
Drawing on the key development areas in this field, the book reviews biotechnological advances and applications in immunotechnology, vaccines and vaccinology, combinatorial libraries, gene and cell therapy, tissue engineering, and parasite and infectious disease diagnostics. This title outlines why biotechnological techniques in these areas are useful in a clinical context and considers their potential uses, limitations, and the ethical considerations surrounding their use.
Автор: Soccol, Carlos Ricardo Название: Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering ISBN: 0444636625 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780444636621 Издательство: Elsevier Science Рейтинг: Цена: 23244.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Production, Isolation and Purification of Industrial Products provides extensive coverage of new developments, state-of-the-art technologies, and potential future trends, focusing on industrial biotechnology and bioengineering practices for the production of industrial products, such as enzymes, organic acids, biopolymers, and biosurfactants, and the processes for isolating and purifying them from a production medium.
During the last few years, the tools of molecular biology and genetic and metabolic engineering have rendered tremendous improvements in the production of industrial products by fermentation. Structured by industrial product classifications, this book provides an overview of the current practice, status, and future potential for the production of these agents, along with reviews of the industrial scenario relating to their production.
Автор: Sanroman, M. Angeles Название: Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering ISBN: 0444636633 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780444636638 Издательство: Elsevier Science Рейтинг: Цена: 26781.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Bioprocesses, Bioreactors and Controls provides extensive coverage of new developments, state-of-the-art technologies, and potential future trends, reviewing industrial biotechnology and bioengineering practices that facilitate and enhance the transition of processes from lab to plant scale, which is becoming increasingly important as such transitions continue to grow in frequency.
Focusing on industrial bioprocesses, bioreactors for bioprocesses, and controls for bioprocesses, this title reviews industrial practice to identify bottlenecks and propose solutions, highlighting that the optimal control of a bioprocess involves not only maximization of product yield, but also taking into account parameters such as quality assurance and environmental aspects.
Автор: Pandey, Ashok Название: Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering ISBN: 0444636641 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780444636645 Издательство: Elsevier Science Рейтинг: Цена: 23244.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Solid Waste Management provides extensive coverage of new developments, state-of-the-art technologies, and potential future trends, reviewing the latest innovative developments in environmental biotechnology and bioengineering as they pertain to solid wastes, also revealing current research priority areas in solid waste treatment and management.
The fate of solid wastes can be divided into three major areas, recycling, energy recovery, and safe disposal. From this foundation, the book covers such key areas as biotechnological production of value added products from solid waste, bioenergy production from various organic solid wastes, and biotechnological solutions for safe, environmentally-friendly treatment and disposal. The state of the art situation, potential advantages, and limitations are discussed, along with proposed strategies on how to overcome limitations.
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