7. Principles of Anaerobic Degradation of Organic Compounds

  1. Prof. Dr. H.-J. Rehm2,
  2. Dr. G. Reed3
  1. Bernhard Schink

Published Online: 20 MAR 2008

DOI: 10.1002/9783527620951.ch7

Biotechnology: Environmental Processes II, Volume 11b, Second Edition, Second Edition

Biotechnology: Environmental Processes II, Volume 11b, Second Edition, Second Edition

How to Cite

Schink, B. (2008) Principles of Anaerobic Degradation of Organic Compounds, in Biotechnology: Environmental Processes II, Volume 11b, Second Edition, Second Edition (eds H.-J. Rehm and G. Reed), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527620951.ch7

Editor Information

  1. 2

    Institut für Mikrobiologie, Universität, Münster, Corrensstraße 3, D-48149 Münster, FRG

  2. 3

    1029 N. Jackson St.,#501-A, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3226, USA

Author Information

  1. Konstanz, Germany

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 20 MAR 2008
  2. Published Print: 28 JAN 2000

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9783527283231

Online ISBN: 9783527620951

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Keywords:

  • electron acceptor;
  • degradation;
  • cellulose;
  • enzyme reactions;
  • anaerobic cultures

Summary

The prelims comprise:

  • General Aspects of Anaerobic Degradation Processes

  • Key Reactions in Anaerobic Degradation of Certain Organic Compounds

  • Concluding Remarks