Microbial Styrene Degradation

1. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-3-319-24860-8
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 108 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 201 g

Reihe: SpringerBriefs in Microbiology

This book describes the complex processes involved in styrene degradation by microbes, including highly adaptive microorganisms, the various enzymes involved in styrene biodegradation, new styrene-catabolic routes, novel regulatory mechanisms, and the genes coding for styrene metabolizing enzymes. Numerous biotechnological applications are discussed, such as the development of sustainable eco-friendly technologies as well as the use of styrene degrading microorganisms and their enzymes as a rich resource for biotechnology.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Tischler, Dirk

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Enzymologie
• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Exobiologie, Astrobiologie, Xenobiologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Mikrobiologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Exobiologie, Astrobiologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Styrene, an introduction.- Pathways for the degradation of styrene.- Molecular genetics of styrene degrading routes.- Selected enzymes of styrene catabolism.- Biotechnological applications of styrene degrading microorganisms or involved enzymes.- Conclusions and future perspectives.