Extremophilic enzymatic processing of lignocellulosic feedstocks to bioenergy

• Other Authors: Sani, Rajesh K. (Editor), Navanietha Krishnaraj, R. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2017.
• Subjects: Extremozymes > Biotechnology.; Biomass energy.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9783319546841; 9783319546834
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xvi, 308 pages) : illustrations (some color)

This book introduces fundamentals of enzymatic processes, various renewable energy resources and their pretreatment processes. It presents in-depth review of extremophilic enzymes (e.g., Cellulases, Xylanases, Lytic Polysaccharide Monooxygenases, Amylases, Ligninases, Pectinases, Esterases, and Chit...

Table of Contents:

• Intro; Preface; Contents; List of Contributors; About the Editors; Chapter 1: Introduction to Extremozymes; References; Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Enzymatic Processes; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 History of Enzymology; 2.3 Specificity of Enzymes; 2.4 Classification of Enzymes; 2.5 Mechanism of Enzymes; 2.6 Enzyme Activity; 2.7 Enzyme Kinetics; 2.8 Enzyme Inhibitors and Types; 2.9 Immobilization of Enzymes; 2.10 Application of Extremozymes; References; Chapter 3: Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Feedstocks; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Pretreatment Technologies; 3.2.1 Physical Pretreatments
• 3.2.1.1 Mechanical Comminution and Refining3.2.1.2 Extrusion; 3.2.2 Chemical Pretreatments; 3.2.2.1 Acid-Based Pretreatments; 3.2.2.2 Alkali-Based Pretreatments; 3.2.2.3 Organosolv; 3.2.2.4 Other Chemical Pretreatments; 3.2.3 Combined Physicochemical Pretreatments; 3.2.3.1 Steam Explosion Pretreatment; 3.2.3.2 Hydrothermal Pretreatment; 3.2.3.3 Ammonia Fiber Explosion (AFEX); 3.2.3.4 Extractive Ammonia (EA); 3.2.3.5 Other Physicochemical Pretreatments; 3.2.4 Biological Pretreatments; 3.3 Challenges in Converting Pretreated Biomass
• 3.4 Economic and Environmental Evaluation of Pretreatment Processes3.5 Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 4: Approaches for Bioprospecting Cellulases; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Glycosyl Hydrolases Involved in Hydrolysis of Lignocellulosics; 4.3 Cellulose Binding Modules; 4.4 Classification of Cellulases and Their Structural Features; 4.5 Metagenomics for Isolating Novel Cellulases; 4.6 Cellulase Producing Microorganisms; 4.7 Methods for Isolation of Cellulase Producers and Cellulase Activity Assays; 4.8 Secretome Analysis of Glycosyl Hydrolases; 4.9 Strain Improvement Programme
• 4.10 Future PerspectivesReferences; Chapter 5: Extremophilic Xylanases; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Xylan: Structure and Occurrence; 5.3 Xylanases and Their Applications; 5.4 Production and Properties of Extremophilic Xylanases; 5.5 Approaches for Improving Microbial Xylanases; 5.6 Conclusion; References; Chapter 6: Lytic Polysaccharide Monooxygenases; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Lytic Polysaccharide Monooxygenases; 6.2.1 Occurrence in Nature and CAZy Classification; 6.2.2 Structure; 6.2.3 Types and Mechanism; 6.2.4 Synergism and Boosting Effect; 6.2.5 Applications; 6.3 Conclusions and Future Perspective