Developments and Applications of Enzymes From Thermophilic Microorganisms extensively presents the industrial application of thermophilic/hyperthermophilic enzymes. The book brings thorough and in-depth coverage on the role of these enzymes in a broad range of industries, focusing on present scenarios of these enzymes in biofuel industries, including recent advancements. The use of thermophilic enzymes in 2G biorefineries may enable the whole production process to take place at high temperatures, allowing increased reaction rate and reduced costs. Researchers in biochemistry, microbiology, microbial technology, biotechnology, molecular biology and bioresource technology will benefit from the new insights given on potential applications of hyperthermophiles.
Hyperthermophilic enzymes, many of which survive at temperatures at or above 100C, contain novel macromolecules and metabolic systems which represent a vast resource for fundamental molecular and physiological studies, and for potential exploitation in biotechnology.
- Covers the role of thermophilic/hyperthermophilic enzymes in a broad range of industries
- Explains the Importance of thermophilic/hyperthermophilic enzymes in biorefineries using examples of lignocellulose and starch conversions to desired products
- Discusses the existing and potential applications of thermophiles/hyperthermophilic enzymes
1. General background
2. Properties of thermophilic microorganisms
3. Hyperthermophile biodiversity
4. Biochemical and molecular properties of hyperthermophilic enzymes
5. Enzyme production by thermophiles
6. Current status of hyperthermophilic enzymes production
7. Enhancement of hyperthermophilic enzymes production/activity
8. Industrial applications of thermophilic/hyperthermophilic enzymes
9. Future Prospects
Dr. Pratima Bajpai is a Pulp and Paper Consultant with a 40-year research career spanning institutions like the National Sugar Institute, University of Saskatchewan, and Thapar Research Centre. She has held visiting positions at the University of Waterloo and Kyushu University. Recognized among the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University for five consecutive years, her expertise includes industrial biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, and pulp and paper. She has authored several advanced technical books and contributed to numerous publications, making significant contributions to her field. Dr. Bajpai is a leading expert in industrial biotechnology and environmental aspects of pulp and paper industries.
