Biotechnological Applications of Extremophilic Microorganisms
Natuschka Lee
Abstract
This book provides a broad overview how extremophiles can be used in biotechnology, including for the production and degradation of compounds. It reviews various recent discoveries and applications related to a large variety of extremophiles, considering both prokaryotes as well as eukaryotes.
Topics & Concepts
ExtremophileMicroorganismBiochemical engineeringBiologyBiotechnologyEngineeringBacteriaGeneticsEnzyme Production and CharacterizationAlgal biology and biofuel productionDiatoms and Algae Research