Physiology of Biodegradative Microorganisms

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Physiology of aliphatic hydrocarbon-degrading microorganisms.
• Microbial metabolism of monoterpenes — recent developments.
• Formation and physiological role of biosurfactants produced by hydrocarbonutilizing microorganisms. Biosurfactants in hydrocarbon utilization.
• Microbial degradation of chelating agents used in detergents with special reference to nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA).
• Physiology and performance of thermophilic microorganisms in sewage sludge treatment processes.
• Enzymology of cellulose degradation.
• Biodegradation of lignin-carbohydrate complexes.
• Physiology of microbial degradation of chitin and chitosan.
• The biodegradation of aromatic hydrocarbons by bacteria TargetID.
• Degradation of halogenated aromatic compounds.