Bioethanol: Biochemistry and Biotechnological Advances

This new book, Bioethanol: Biochemistry and Biotechnological Advances,  presents some insightful perspectives and important advances in the  bioethanol industry. The volume goes into detail on the biochemical and  physiological parameters carried out by the main bioethanol-producing  microorganisms as well as the discusses the potential applications that  bioproducts can have and the advantages they generate.

The  chapter authors discuss a variety of issues, including the physiology  of ethanol production by yeasts, by Zymomonas mobilis, and by  Clostridium thermocellum. Other sources of biofuel, such as sweet  sorghum, Agave americana L. leaves waste, and fungi are included as  well. Chapters also discuss the genetic regulation and genetic  engineering of principal microorganisms and then go on to address ways  to increase ethanol tolerance in industrially important ethanol  fermenting organisms, methods for developing sustainable fermentable  substrates, and new strategies for ethanol purification. Chapters  explore the design and engineering requirements for bioreactors,  bioelectrosynthesis of ethanol via bioelectrochemical systems, and more.

The  book will be a valuable resource for faculty and students in this area  as well as for scientists, researchers, and managers in the biofuel  industry in the area of biofuel production, fermentation process,  environmental engineering and all other related scientific areas.