Introduction to Biosynthetic Technology and Environmental Challenges

Abstract

Bio-based processes and products are getting more and more acceptance nowadays mainly because of the environmental friendly process. Many current petroleum-derived products would be replaced by less expensive and better performing products based on renewable materials in near future. This will help for achieving economic and environmental sustainability. Bioeconomy is now emerging as a major industrial breakthrough and new biomass-based products are emerging due to the advancement in technologies. These potential benefits of bio-based products could justify future public policies that encourage a transition to renewable raw materials for production of organic chemicals, fuels and materials. Biosynthetic approaches for production of various industrially important chemicals and products through microbial and plants routes have been discussed in this book. The environmental challenges for its production under biorefinery approach and the various methods for addressing the environmental issues have been discussed in detail.