Marine Organisms: A Solution to Environmental Pollution?: Uses in Bioremediation and in Biorefinery

Marine environments contain numerous biotechnological applications, such as fungi, algae, bacteria, yeasts, and sponges. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the potential approaches and technologies for bioremediation processes, as well as the possibilities to add value to the biomass produced. It highlights new processing technologies and recent technical advances in molecular biology, as well as the exciting possibilities of artificial intelligence in the biotechnology industry.

Format: Hardback
Length: 269 pages
Publication date: 06 January 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

Marine environments hold immense potential for numerous biotechnological applications, with a particular focus on organisms that can produce valuable molecules and serve as candidates for bioremediation strategies. Among these unique resources are fungi, algae, bacteria, yeasts, and sponges found in marine ecosystems. However, it is crucial to safeguard and preserve these resources from irreversible damage. A sustainable approach to exploitation is through farming systems, which can help mitigate the pressure on harvesting wild marine organisms.

This comprehensive book, written by an international team of experts, offers a broad overview of the potential approaches and technologies that can be employed in bioremediation processes. It explores the possibilities of adding value to the biomass produced, providing a state-of-the-art of current research and practice in bioremediation technology and bio-based materials. The book highlights new processing technologies and recent technical advances in molecular biology, such as gene mining, omics techniques, and metabolic engineering. It also delves into the exciting possibilities that artificial intelligence can offer the future of the biotechnology industry.

The multidisciplinary nature of this book makes it appealing to a wide range of readers, including researchers, students, consulting professionals, engineers, governmental entities, and institutions engaged in environmental biotechnology, pollution control, and prevention, as well as chemical processes. By delving into the diverse aspects of marine biotechnological applications, this book contributes to the understanding and development of sustainable solutions for preserving and harnessing the immense potential of marine ecosystems.

Weight: 588g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031172250
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023