Industrial Microbiology: An Introduction

by Michael J. Waites (London South Bank University); Neil L. Morgan (London South Bank University); John S. Rockey (Llandovery College); Gary Higton (South Bank University, London.)

• ISBN13: 9781444311587
• ISBN10: 1444311581
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-04-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Of major economic, environmental and social importance, industrial microbiology involves the utilization of microorganisms in the production of a wide range of products, including enzymes, foods, beverages, chemical feedstocks, fuels and pharmaceuticals, and clean technologies employed for waste treatment and pollution control.Aimed at undergraduates studying the applied aspects of biology, particularly those on biotechnology and microbiology courses and students of food science and biochemical engineering, this text provides a wide-ranging introduction to the field of industrial microbiology. The content is divided into three sections: key aspects of microbial physiology, exploring the versatility of microorganisms, their diverse metabolic activities and products industrial microorganisms and the technology required for large-scale cultivation and isolation of fermentation products investigation of a wide range of established and novel industrial fermentation processes and productsWritten by experienced lecturers with industrial backgrounds, Industrial Microbiology provides the reader with groundwork in both the fundamental principles of microbial biology and the various traditional and novel applications of microorganisms to industrial processes, many of which have been made possible or enhanced by recent developments in genetic engineering technology. A wide-ranging introduction to the field of industrial microbiology Based on years of teaching experience by experienced lecturers with industrial backgrounds Explains the underlying microbiology as well as the industrial application.Content is divided into three sections:1. key aspects of microbial physiology, exploring the versatility of microorganisms, their diverse metabolic activities and products2. industrial microorganisms and the technology required for large-scale cultivation and isolation of fermentation products3. investigation of a wide range of established and novel industrial fermentation processes and products

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

Introduction To Industrial Microbiology

Microbial Physiology

Microbial Cell Structure And Function

Microbial Growth And Nutrition

Microbial Metabolism

Bioprocessing

Industrial Microorganisms

Fermentation Media

Fermentation Systems

Downstream Processing

Product Development, Regulation And Safety

Industrial Processes And Products

Microbial Enzymes

Fuels And Industrial Chemicals

Health Care Products

Food And Beverage Fermentations

Food Additives

Microbial Biomass Production

Environmental Biotechnology

Microbial Biodeterioration Of Materials And Its Control

Animal And Plant Cell Culture

Index

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