Extremozymes and their Industrial Applications

Extremophiles are bacteria, archaea, and eukarya that live under chemical and physical extremes. They are a valuable source of industrially important enzymes known as extremozymes, which have unique structural features essential for biocatalysis under extreme conditions. Recent research has revealed that extremozymes have great commercial values and are known for their potential use in biotechnology, biomining, and bioremediation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 442 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology

Extremophiles, organisms that thrive in extreme environments, inhabit all three domains of life: bacteria, archaea, and eukarya. However, a significant majority of extremophiles are found in archaea and bacteria. These remarkable microbes survive and even flourish in conditions that would be lethal to most cellular molecules. Despite the harsh chemical and physical extremes they encounter, extremophiles have numerous practical and industrial applications. They are a rich source of industrially valuable enzymes, known as extremozymes, which exhibit unique structural features essential for biocatalysis under extreme conditions. Extremozymes hold significant commercial value and have potential applications in biotechnology, biomining, and bioremediation.

Extremozymes and Their Industrial Applications serves as a comprehensive guide to the current and emerging areas of research in this rapidly advancing field. Expert researchers from around the world are diligently exploring the underlying mechanisms that enable extremophiles to adapt and thrive in extreme environments. The book delves into various ingenious adaptations and metabolic strategies employed by extremophiles, such as the ability of acidophiles to maintain a neutral intracellular pH, the relaxation of proteins in psychrophiles at low temperatures, and other remarkable adaptations. It also covers established biotechnological uses of extremophiles, including enzyme production, and highlights the most recent and novel applications, such as their exploitation for sustainable energy generation, biomass conversion, agro-waste processing, and biocontrol of phytopathogens.

In conclusion, Extremophiles and Their Industrial Applications is a valuable resource for scientists, researchers, and professionals interested in exploring the extraordinary capabilities of extremophiles and their applications in various industries. By shedding light on the unique structural features and metabolic strategies of extremozymes, the book provides insights into the potential of these organisms to address environmental challenges and drive economic growth. As our understanding of extremophiles continues to expand, we can expect to see even more innovative and groundbreaking applications emerge in the years to come.

Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323902748