Teaches everything about industrial microbiology - from the fundamentals to the current state
of the art to future prospects This book brings together the insight and expertise of leading
researchers and professionals from across the field of industrial microbiology to give students
a handy practice-oriented text that showcases the industry and the future potential of
microbes for industrial processes. After a brief introduction to the technology of microbial
processes the twelve most important application areas for microbial technology are described
from crude bulk chemicals to highly refined biomolecules such as enzymes and antibodies to the
use of microbes in the leaching of minerals and for the treatment of municipal and industrial
waste. Aimed at students of biotechnology bioengineering microbiology and related
disciplines Industrial Microbiology starts with a historic overview of the subject as well as
future perspectives on it. It then goes on to offer in-depth chapter coverage of topics such
as: bioprocess engineering food industrial alcohols and ketones organic acids amino acids
vitamins nucleotides and carotenoids and antibiotics and pharmacologically active compounds.
There are also sections on pharmaceutical proteins enzymes polysaccharides steroids
bioleaching and wastewater treatment processes. - Offers a modern approach to a key field in
applied science - Focuses on current and future uses of microbes as production organisms
complementing traditional textbooks of microbiology and biotechnology - Presents an
application-oriented account of the topic focusing on the translation of basic research into
industrial processes while citing numerous successful examples - Written by experts working or
collaborating in industrial operations within the field - Filled with case studies and examples
Filled with practical user-friendly material Industrial Microbiology is an excellent
accessible text for students of microbiology biotechnology biochemistry bioengineering and
life sciences.
