Petroleum Biotechnology

Developments and Perspectives

Petroleum Biotechnology on ScienceDirect(Opens new window)
Hardbound, 564 Pages
Published: SEP-2004
ISBN 10: 0-444-51699-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-444-51699-2
Imprint: ELSEVIER


Edited by
Rafael Vazquez-Duhalt, Institute of Biotechnology, National University of Mexico
Rodolfo Quintero-Ramirez, Mexican Petroleum Institute, Mexico

Description
This book is one of a kind in the field of petroleum biorefining and biological upgrade of petroleum; it presents a critical review as well as an integrated overview of the potential biochemical processes, bridging the gap between academia and industry. It addresses today’s demanding production challenges, taking into account energy efficient and environmentally friendly processes, and also looks at the future possibility of implementing new refinery systems. Suitable for those practitioners the petroleum industry, students and researchers interested in petroleum biotechnology.

Included in series
Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis

Audience:
Scientists, researchers and students interested in petroleum biotechnology, and chemical engineers working in the petroleum and energy industry


 
Last update: 27 Jan 2012