Synthetic biology : industrial and environmental applications / edited by Markus Schmidt.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Schmidt, Markus, 1974-

Series:

Wiley UBCM ebooks.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Synthetic biology--Industrial applications.

Synthetic biology.

Sustainable engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (268 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Weinheim : Wiley-Blackwell, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This is the only book to focus on industrial and environmental applications of synthetic biology, covering 17 of the most promising uses in the areas of biofuel, bioremediation and biomaterials. The contributions are written by experts from academia, non-profit organizations and industry, outlining not only the scientific basics but also the economic, environmental and ethical impact of the new technologies. This makes it not only suitable as supplementary material for students but also the perfect companion for policy makers and funding agencies, if they are to make informed decisions abo

Contents:

Synthetic Biology; Contents; List of Contributors; Short CV of Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; Executive Summary; Biofuels; Bioremediation; Biomaterials; Novel Developments in Synthetic Biology; Introduction; What Are Synthetic Biology Applications?; Which Synthetic Biology Applications Did We Consider?; Selecting and Assessing Synthetic Biology Applications; The Regulatory Context for Synthetic Biology; References; 1: Biofuels; 1.1 Biofuels in General; 1.1.1 Introduction; 1.1.2 Economic Potential; 1.1.3 Environmental Impact; 1.1.3.1 Land Requirements for Projected Biofuel Use

1.1.3.2 Other Environmental Concerns1.1.3.3 Impact of Legislative Decicions; 1.1.4 Foreseeable Social and Ethical Aspects; 1.1.4.1 How Could the New SB Application Impact Society at Large?; 1.2 Ethanol; 1.2.1 Introduction; 1.2.2 Economic Potential; 1.2.3 Environmental Impact; 1.2.4 Foreseeable Social and Ethical Aspects; 1.2.4.1 Could the Application Change Social Interactions?; 1.2.4.2 Producing Countries, Rich Countries?; 1.3 Non-ethanol Fuels; 1.3.1 Introduction; 1.3.2 Economic Potential; 1.3.3 Environmental Impact; 1.3.4 Foreseeable Social and Ethical Aspects

1.3.4.1 Impact on Social Interaction1.4 Algae-based Fuels; 1.4.1 Introduction; 1.4.2 Economic Potential; 1.4.3 Environmental Impact; 1.4.4 Foreseeable Social and Ethical Aspects; 1.4.4.1 Could the Application Change Social Interactions?; 1.5 Hydrogen Production; 1.5.1 Introduction; 1.5.2 Economic Potential; 1.5.2.1 Cost Comparison with Gasoline for Transport Fuels; 1.5.3 Environmental Impact; 1.5.3.1 Environmental Concerns; 1.5.4 Foreseeable Social and Ethical Aspects; 1.5.4.1 Could the Application Change Social Interactions? If Yes, in Which Way?

1.6 Microbial Fuel Cells and Bio-photovoltaics1.6.1 Introduction; 1.6.2 Economic Potential; 1.6.3 Environmental Impact; 1.6.4 Foreseeable Social and Ethical Aspects; 1.7 Recommendations for Biofuels; References; 2: Bioremediation; 2.1 Bioremediation in General; 2.1.1 Introduction; 2.1.2 Economic Potential; 2.1.3 Environmental Impact; 2.1.4 Foreseeable Social and Ethical Aspects; 2.2 Detection of Environmental Pollutants (Biosensors); 2.2.1 Introduction; 2.2.2 Economic Potential; 2.2.3 Environmental Impact; 2.2.4 Foreseeable Social and Ethical Aspects; 2.3 Water Treatment; 2.3.1 Introduction

2.3.2 Economic Potential2.3.3 Environmental Impact; 2.3.4 Foreseeable Social and Ethical Aspects; 2.4 Water Desalination with Biomembranes; 2.4.1 Introduction; 2.4.2 Economic Potential; 2.4.3 Environmental Impact; 2.4.4 Foreseeable Social and Ethical Aspects; 2.5 Soil and Groundwater Decontamination; 2.5.1 Introduction; 2.5.2 Economic Potential; 2.5.3 Environmental Impact; 2.5.4 Foreseeable Social and Ethical Aspects; 2.6 Solid Waste Treatment; 2.6.1 Introduction; 2.6.2 Economic Potential; 2.6.3 Environmental Impact; 2.6.4 Foreseeable Social and Ethical Aspects; 2.7 CO2 Recapturing

2.7.1 Introduction

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613656193

9783527659272

3527659277

9781280679261

1280679263

9783527659296

3527659293

9783527659265

3527659269

OCLC:

794328716