Thermophilic Anaerobes: Phylogeny, Physiology and Biotechnological Applications

Hot environments are diverse environments that habor a wide variety of anaerobic microorganisms. Although the existence of thermophilic microorganisms has been known for over a century, it is only since the 1970s that warm environments inhabited by thermophiles have been studied in more detail. While aerobic thermophiles have received most of the interest, thermophilic anaerobes have received less attention.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental aspects of thermophi...