Biotechnology in the Chemical Industry: Towards a Green and Sustainable Future

Biotechnology in the Chemical Industry: Towards a Green and Sustainable Future focuses on achievements and prospects for biotechnology in sustainable production of goods and services, especially those that are derived at present mostly from the traditional chemical industry. It considers the future impact of industrial biotechnology and lays out the major research areas which must be addressed to move from a flourishing set of scientific disciplines to a major contributor to a successful future knowledge-based economy. The book focuses on the research needed to underpin three broad topics: biomass, bio-processes and bio-products, including bio-energy.

Readers, including advanced students, researchers, industry professionals, academics, analysts, consultants, and anyone else interested, or involved in biotechnology will find this book very informative.

Offers a comprehensive introduction to the subject for researchers interested in the biotechnological applications in chemical industryProvides a state-of-the art update on the fieldPresents the economic and ecological advantages of industrial biotechnologyDiscusses efforts made by developing countries towards industrial biotechnologyDescribes new biotechnological applicationsIncludes the major challenges facing industrial biotechnology

1. General introduction
2. Industrial sustainability and Biotechnology
3. Renewable versus fossil resources
4. Renewable raw materials for the industry