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Microbial Styrene Degradation

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  • © 2015

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Authors:
  1. Dirk Tischler

    1. Institute of Biosciences, Environmental Microbiology, TU Bergakademie Freiberg Biowissenschaften, Freiberg, Germany

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  • Illustrates the microbial processes involved, including genetic, microbiological, enzymatic and biotechnological aspects
  • Presents the author’s award-winning findings
  • Describes relevant biotechnological applications
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Microbiology (BRIEFSMICROBIOL)

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Styrene: An Introduction

    • Dirk Tischler
    Pages 1-6

  3. Pathways for the Degradation of Styrene

    • Dirk Tischler
    Pages 7-22

  4. Molecular Genetics of Styrene Degrading Routes

    • Dirk Tischler
    Pages 23-42

  5. Selected Enzymes of Styrene Catabolism

    • Dirk Tischler
    Pages 43-63

  6. Biotechnological Applications of Styrene-Degrading Microorganisms or Involved Enzymes

    • Dirk Tischler
    Pages 65-88

  7. Conclusions and Future Perspectives

    • Dirk Tischler
    Pages 89-108
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This book describes the complex processes involved in styrene degradation by microbes, including highly adaptive microorganisms, the various enzymes involved in styrene biodegradation, new styrene-catabolic routes, novel regulatory mechanisms, and the genes coding for styrene metabolizing enzymes. Numerous biotechnological applications are discussed, such as the development of sustainable eco-friendly technologies as well as the use of styrene degrading microorganisms and their enzymes as a rich resource for biotechnology.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Institute of Biosciences, Environmental Microbiology, TU Bergakademie Freiberg Biowissenschaften, Freiberg, Germany

    Dirk Tischler

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