Yeast Biotechnology and Biorefinery: Background, Potential and Future Perspective

Yeast Biotechnology and Biorefinery: Background, Potential and Future Perspective explores the essential role of yeasts in modern biorefineries, discussing yeast isolation, fermentation of biomass sugars for producing ethanol, xylitol, biopolymers, and more. It emphasizes recent advancements in molecular biology and bioprocessing to overcome challenges in biomass refining. Other sections cover process engineering techniques like immobilization methods and feeding patterns to boost productivity. Overall, the book underscores the importance of utilizing both traditional and new yeasts for a wide range of bioproducts in the biorefinery context.

Readers will find this to be a very useful book that compiles research on yeast isolation, synthetic biology for biocatalyst development, and various product applications. It will be an indispensable resource for students, senior researchers, and industrial R&D professionals working on the sustainable conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into biobased renewables and fuels.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0443365679
• ISBN13: 9780443365676
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Length: 454 Pages
• Weight: 1.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"