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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the role of microorganisms in industrial processes, environmental management, and the production of valuable industrial products. It reviews the role of microorganisms in industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, detergents, textiles, leather, paper and pulp, cosmetics, and bioenergy. It also examines the role of microbial indicators in assessing water quality and wastewater treatment. Additionally, the book explores the role of microbes in biogeochemical cycles and bioremediation. Towards the end, it discusses the potential of microbes in waste management, bioconversion of waste into bioenergy, microbial consortia for waste valorisation, bioprocess engineering, synthetic biology, circular economy approaches, and environmental monitoring and assessment. This book will be useful for researchers and professionals in the fields of microbiology, environmental sciences, biotechnology, and industrial processes.
Key Features - Explores the application of microbes in different industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and bioenergy
- Examines the potential of microbes in waste management and environmental monitoring
- Highlights the microbial regulation of different biogeochemical cycles and the anthropogenic influences that can disrupt their balance
- Presents innovative integration of microbial bioremediation, bioprocess engineering, and metabolic engineering for industrial waste management
- Discusses microbial enzymes used in industries and different enzyme immobilisation techniques
- Reviews the role of microorganisms as indicators of water quality and their effectiveness in assessing the presence of contaminants
List of contents
UNIT I Scope of Microorganisms and Microbial Research Chapter 1: Scope of Microorganisms in Industries; Chapter 2: Scope of Microorganisms in the Environment; Chapter 3: Microbial Research and Industrial Biotechnology;
UNIT II Fermentation Technology Chapter 4: The Basics of Fermentation; Chapter 5: Upstream Processing; Chapter 6: Different Types of Fermentation Processes; Chapter 7: Fermenters and Their Basic Components; Chapter 8: Different Types of Fermenters;
UNIT III Microbial Production of Industrial Products Chapter 9: Microorganisms in the Fermentation Industry; Chapter 10: Fermentation Conditions; Chapter 11: Downstream Processing; Chapter 12: Important Techniques in Downstream Processing; Chapter 13: Production of Industrially Important Products; ;
UNIT IV Microbial Enzymes and Their Immobilisation Chapter 14: Microbial Enzymes of Industrial Interest; Chapter 15: Enzyme Immobilisation; Chapter 16: Properties of Immobilised Enzyme Systems; Chapter 17: Large- Scale Applications of Immobilised Enzymes;
UNIT V Microorganisms in Environments and Their Analysis Chapter 19: Study of Microorganisms in Soil; Chapter 20: Study of Microorganisms in Water; Chapter 21: Methods for the Characterisation of Microorganisms; Chapter 22: Microbial Cultivation;
UNIT VI Microbial Indicators and Treatment of Water Pollution Chapter 23: Water Pollution; Chapter 24: Water Quality Parameters and Indicators; Chapter 25: Wastewater Treatment Systems;
UNIT VII Microorganisms in Biogeochemical Cycles and Bioremediation Chapter 26: Biogeochemical Cycles and Microorganisms; Chapter 27: Carbon Cycle and Microorganisms; Chapter 28: Nitrogen Cycle and Microorganisms; Chapter 29: Sulphur Cycle and Microorganisms; Chapter 30: Bioremediation of Contaminated Soil; Chapter 31: Industrial Waste Management and Environmental Monitoring
About the author
Zeeshan Ur Rahman is working as an Assistant Professor at Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi. He received his BSc and MSc from the University of Allahabad, India, and MPhil and PhD from the University of Delhi, India. He was awarded Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India, for his PhD research work, and is a recipient of the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Scholarship funded by the European Union. He is also appointed as a Research Fellow at INTI International University, Malaysia. He has been committed to microbial research and training for the last fifteen years, and his areas of specialisation include environmental microbiology, biogeochemistry, bioremediation, and environmental monitoring, resulting in several articles published in international and national journals and chapters in several edited books. He has served key roles in organising various national and international levels of events such as conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Lebin Thomas is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany, Dr Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyala, Sagar. He completed his higher education at the University of Delhi. He was awarded Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India, for his PhD research work. His past teaching experiences include services in different colleges at the University of Delhi, India. He is deeply interested in research in industrial microbiology on various topics related to industrial enzyme production, optimisation studies, solid- state fermentation, and biodegradation of agricultural residues. He has published numerous research and review articles in national and international journals, as well as contributing chapters to various edited books with collaborative research. Academic counselling, journal and book reviews, and organising various extracurricular activities (such as faculty development programs, workshops, webinars, seminars, and conferences) are among his notable administrative responsibilities. He is also a Life Member of the International Society of Plant Morphologists (ISPM), Department of Botany, University of Delhi.
