Microbial Styrene Degradation
This book describes the complex processes involved in styrene degradation by microbes, including highly adaptive microorganisms, the various enzymes involved in styrene biodegradation, new styrene-catabolic routes, novel regulatory mechanisms, and the gen
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Dirk Tischler
Microbial Styrene Degradation
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SpringerBriefs in Microbiology
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Gordonia sp. CWB8 isolated with styrene as sole source of carbon and energy
Dirk Tischler
Microbial Styrene Degradation
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Dirk Tischler Institute of Biosciences, Environmental Microbiology TU Bergakademie Freiberg Freiberg Germany
ISSN 2191-5385 ISSN 2191-5393 (electronic) SpringerBriefs in Microbiology ISBN 978-3-319-24860-8 ISBN 978-3-319-24862-2 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-24862-2 Library of Congress Control Number: 2015950462 Springer Cham Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London © The Author(s) 2015 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Preface
The introduction of styrene into the environment by anthropogenic activity initiated numerous studies on its bioavailability and degradation by microorganisms already during the 1970s. Besides several studies with respect to eco-toxicity and environmental fate, also its effect on humans after exposure was investigated. It has been often reported that styrene itself and metabolites have serious impacts on the living world. The historical time line started with the first description of styrene from a natural resource called Styrax in 1831. After heating, the plant material styrene was extracted and identified as the substance causing a distinct odor. Thus, its name was given based on the plant source. Styrene became a major chemical for diverse industries as, for example, in polymer-production. Later, the environmental pollution by styrene was investigated and from a microbiological point of view the degradation potential and pathways were described in detail. Single enzymes were also investigated. Thus, it was possible to solve mechanisms and structures as well as demonstrate biotechnological applications. Cascades
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