Biocatalysis and Biodegradation—Microbial Transformation of Organic Compounds

Author: Shen Dezhong P. Wakker C. Douglas Herschberg
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Introduction to biocatalysis and biodegradation technologies currently have extensive applications in pharmaceuticals, the environment, and new biochemical products. This book is based on disciplines such as biology, biochemistry, and chemistry, compiling materials on the emergence and development of both biodegradation and biocatalysis. It integrates knowledge of molecular microbiology throughout. The book simplifies complex microbial metabolic systems, allowing readers to first understand their components before studying how they combine to function as a whole. The transformation from traditional microbial chemistry to emerging fields is a key focus of this book, including new areas such as structural and functional genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, and metabolic networks. Additionally, research findings and predictions for future development are woven throughout the chapters. Unique in content and technical application, this book serves as an invaluable teaching and reference resource for students and researchers in biotechnology, pharmaceutical synthesis, environmental science, and related industries. Table of Contents