Main description:

In this well-illustrated reference, contributors summarize current research on sulfate-reducing bacteria and examine their relationship to biotechnology processes. This approach enables researchers to identify and define appropriate questions for future research. Chapters examine the biochemical and physiological characteristics of sulfate-reducing eubacteria and archaebacteria and review environmental and industrial activities of these bacteria. This volume features the first review on bioremediation by sulfate-reducing bacteria.

Contents:

Characteristics and Activities of Sulfate-reducing Bacteria; L.L. Barton, F.A. Tomei. Sulfate-reducing Archaea; R.K. Thauer, J. Kunow. Taxonomic Relationships; E. Stackebrandt, et al. Respiratory Sulfate Reduction; J.M. Akagi. Characteristics of Electron Transfer Proteins; L. Chen, et al. Solute Transport and Cell Energetics; H. Cypionka. Molecular Biology of Redoxactive Metal Proteins from Desulfovibrio; W.M.A.M. van Dongen. Ecology of Sulfate-reducing Bacteria; G.D. Fauque. Biocorrosion; W.A. Hamilton, W. Lee. Control in Industrial Settings; T.R. Jack, D.W.S. Westlake. Metabolism of Environmental Contaminants by Mixed and Pure Cultures of Sulfate-reducing Bacteria; B.D. Ensley, J.M. Suflita. Index.