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The Recognition and Management of Sodium Depletion

1951; Elsevier BV; Volume: 35; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0025-7125(16)35240-3

1557-9859

Arnold S. Relman, William B. Schwartz,

Microbial enzymes from different classes of microscopic organisms such as bacteria and fungi have been associated with the biodegradation of poisonous natural toxic compounds. These chemicals are the best tools for bioremediation and the strategy is a practical and eco-friendly biotechnology. In the recent past there has been the development of processes in this field and the increase in research areas is the need of the hour. The microbial enzymes play a key role in reduction of toxic pollutants and moreover acquire unique beneficial materials. These microbes through a biochemical reaction extract energy to cleave the bonds and result in the production of harmless compounds. The mechanisms of microbial enzymes responsible for bioremediation are studied extensively, such as laccases and hydrolases. This chapter deals with the information on microbial enzymes from various microorganisms and the mechanisms for the biodegradation of an extensive range of pollutants. The important factors affecting the degradation processes are also discussed in this chapter, providing extensive information for further research in this area.