Publisher's Synopsis
There has been an increasing demand for alternative fuels because of the alarming fuel crisis. Biofuels like bioethanol, biodiesel, etc. have become prominent fuel sources. Biotechnology and its techniques play a major role in production of these fuels. Some of the crucial topics that provide a comprehensive understanding of this subject are included in this book like microbial biotechnology, metabolic engineering, waste management, industrial fermentation, etc. As this field is emerging at a fast pace, this book will help the readers to better understand the applications of biotechnology for production of alternative fuels.
