ABSTRACT

The discovery of enzymes as biocatalysts has led to various biotechnological developments. The capability of enzymes to catalyse various chemical reactions both in vivo and in vitro has led them to applications in various industries, such as food, feed, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, detergent, textile, paper, leather, and fine chemical industries. Microbial Fermentation and Enzyme Technology mainly focuses on production and application of enzymes in various industries. Further, it also discusses recent developments in enzyme engineering particularly those involved in creating and improving product formations through enzyme and fermentation technology.

Salient features:

Includes current research and developments in the area of microbial aspects in different fields like food, chemicals, pharmaceutical, bioprocess, etc.

Discusses various enzymes that are used in refinement of environmental pollutions and its application in different industrial sectors

Focuses on production and application of enzymes in various industries

Highlights recent developments in enzyme engineering with respect to its application in textile, pharmaceutical, nanobiotechnology, bioremediation and many other related fields.

chapter 2|27 pages

α-Amylases

An Overview on Molecular Structure and Biotechnological Perspectives

chapter 4|11 pages

Microbial Enzymes in Food Industry

Types and Applications

chapter 5|12 pages

Fermented Foods for Health

Processes and Prospects

chapter 9|17 pages

Dextransucrase

A Microbial Enzyme with Wide Industrial Applications

chapter 15|30 pages

Microbial Production of Xylitol

A Cost-Effective Approach

chapter 16|12 pages

Enzymes

Key Role in the Conversion of Waste to Bioethanol

chapter 17|14 pages

Microbial Laccase

A Vanguard Biocatalyst and Its Potentiality towards Industrial Applications

chapter 18|16 pages

Biofuel Cellulases

Diversity, Distribution and Industrial Outlook

chapter 20|15 pages

Agrowaste to Ethanol

Orchestrated by Enzymes from Microbes