Microbes and Enzymes Basics and Applied: Volume 1

PART I MICROBES AND ENZYMES: BASICS 1. Introduction 2. Fundamentals of Microbiology 3. Proteins—An Overview 4. Enzymes—General Perspectives 5. Immobilization of Enzymes and Microbial Whole Cells 6. Nucleic Acids—Structure and Function 7. Genetic Engineering PART II MICROBES AND ENZYMES: SCALE UP AND DOWNSTREAM PROCESSING 8. Submerged Culture Fermentation 9. Solid-State Fermentation 10. Downstream Processing PART III MICROBES AND ENZYMES: APPLICATIONS 11. Enzyme Technology–Medical Applications 12. Enzyme Technology— Industrial Applications 13. Understanding of Skin Constituents for Application of Microbial Technology in Leather Industry 14. Microbial Control in Curing Process 15. Enzymes in Soaking 16. Dehairing—Conventional and Enzymatic Methods 17. Bating–State of Art 18. Degreasing–Analysis of Different Systems 19. Recent Trends in Waste Management 20. Protocols for Enzyme Evaluation 21. What is Ahead Glossary Index

Dr. R.Puvanakrishnan, the senior author, obtained his doctorate in enzyme technology from the University of Madras and an A.I.C. Diploma in leather chemistry from the Institution of Chemists (India), Calcutta. In addition, he underwent postdoctoral training in the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ, USA. He is bestowed with many awards including the Tamilnadu Scientist Award. He has more than 100 publications, nine patents and three books to his credit. After his retirement as Director Grade Scientist and Head, Department of Biotechnology, CLRI, Chennai, he has taken up an Emeritus Scientist position in CLRI, Chennai. Dr. S.Sivasubramanian, after his postgraduation in Life Sciences from Bharathidasan University, Tiruchy, obtained his doctorate in microbial enzyme technology from the University of Madras. After serving M/s Orchid Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Chennai, for two years, he is at present a Research Scientist in King Institute of Preventive Medicine, Guindy. He has four Indian Patents and also a good number of peer-reviewed publications. Dr. T.Hemalatha got her specialization in biotechnology in her Master's Programme from the Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. Later, she carried out her doctoral work in the area of connective tissue biology and earned her Ph.D. from the University of Madras. She has papers published in journals with significant impact factor and she is, at present, a Senior Research Associate in the Department of Bioproducts, CLRI, Chennai.