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This book provides an overview of extremophiles and their applications across various industries. It explores the fundamental characteristics of these microorganisms and their role in sustainability, focusing on enzyme production, biofuel generation, bioplastics, and environmental conservation. Contributing authors analyze the mechanisms that enable extremophiles to thrive in extreme conditions and examine their practical uses in industry.
Chapters provide expert analysis of the latest research on the biotechnological applications of these microorganisms. Topics such as biofuels, bioplastics, and other sustainable technologies are discussed, alongside real-world applications. The book emphasizes how extremophiles can be utilized for industrial, environmental, and medical applications, offering practical examples of sustainable technologies.
Researchers in microbiology, biotechnology, environmental science, chemical engineering, and related fields will gain valuable insights into the mechanisms of extremophiles. Industry professionals and students will also find the book beneficial for understanding the sustainable applications of these microorganisms.
By presenting the latest advancements and real-world applications, this contributed volume encourages readers to consider how extremophiles can address pressing environmental issues such as plastic biodegradation and renewable energy production. It serves as an essential resource for those aiming to contribute to sustainable development through scientific and technological innovation.
Contents
Chapter 1. Overview of the Basic Characteristics of Extremophiles and Their Role in Sustainability.- Chapter 2. Diversity and Distribution of Extremophiles.- Chapter 3. Achieving a Sustainable Bioeconomy through the Utilization of the Extremely Thermophilic Bacterium Fervidobacterium islandicum AW-1.- Chapter 4. Thermostability of DNA Repair-Promoting Proteins from Radiation-Resistant Bacteria and Its Application.- Chapter 5. Analysis and Application of Lignin Fragment Degradation Metabolism by Marine-Isolated Bacteria.- Chapter 6. Recent Research on Enzymes Produced by Halophiles and Their Industrial Applications.- Chapter 7. Biotechnological Applications and Enzyme Production in Hyperthermophilic Archaea.- Chapter 8. Genome Editing Technologies in Hyperthermophilic and Acidophilic Archaea and Their Applications in Bioindustry.- Chapter 9. Sustainable Production of Bio-Based Products Using Extreme Halophilic Archaea.- Chapter 10. Industrial Applications and Challenges of Antarctic-Derived Fungi.- Chapter 11. Frontiers in Ectoine Production Using Halophiles and Future Perspectives.- Chapter 12. Peptide syntheses using an organic solvent tolerant enzyme.- Chapter 13. Sustainable Biomass Composting Technology Using Extremophiles and Its Applications.- Chapter 14. Social Implementation of Methanation Technology Using Methanogenic Archaea.- Chapter 15. Hydrogen Production Using the Hyperthermophilic Archaea Thermococcus onnurineus NA1.- Chapter 16. Development and Social Implementation of Chitin-Derived Biohydrogen Production Technology Using Hyperthermophilic Archaea.- Chapter 17. Bioleaching and Mining Applications.- Chapter 18. Microbial Fuel Cells and Bioenergy Generation.- Chapter 19. Characteristics of Radiation-Resistant Bacteria and Their Biotechnological Applications.- Chapter 20. The Future of AI and Biotechnology.- Chapter 21. Future Perspectives for Sustainable Development.
