Biocatalysis in Oil Refining

Biocatalysis in Oil Refining focuses on petroleum refining bioprocess, establishing a connection between science and technology.
The microorganisms and biomolecules examined for biocatalytic purposes for oil refining processes are thoroughly detailed. Terminology used by biologists, chemists and engineers is in a common language, aiding the understanding of complex biological-engineering-engineering issues. Problems to be addressed by the future R & D activities and by new technologies are summarized in the last chapter.

* Updated references
* Studying bioprocessing problems, looking at opportunities for improvement and technology development

1. Introduction.

2. Conventional Refining Processes.

3. Emerging Biocatalytic Processes.

4. Biotechnology and Supporting Companies.

5. R & D Technological Results.

6. Research Needs and Future Directions.

Subject Index.

Cited Author Index.