Thermophilic Carboxydotrophs and their Applications in Biotechnology

• Main Author: Tiquia-Arashiro, Sonia M. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Microbiology,
• Subjects: Life sciences.; Energy.; Microbiology.; Life Sciences.; Applied Microbiology.; Energy, general.

The book describes the products produced by carboxydotrophic bacteria and their biotechnological applications. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a widespread pollutant and a hazard to man because of its extremely toxic nature. It is a major component of some industrial gas mixtures and may be derived from coa...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Microbial CO Metabolism
• CO-oxidizing Microorganisms
• Biotechnological Applications of Thermophilic Carboxydotrophs
• Conclusions.