This volume summarizes our current knowledge on different biomass-converting enzymes and their potential use in converting biomass into simple sugar to generate bioenergy and other value added co-/by products. It consists of 13 chapters and is divided into three parts: cellulases; hemicellulases; and lignocellulose oxidoreductases. Written by international experts, the contributions offer clear and concise descriptions of both standard and new technologies. It is an invaluable reference resource for undergraduates, post-graduates, researchers and practitioners in the field of microbial enzymes for biofuel and biorefinery applications.

Provides insights into both theoretical and practical aspects Includes standard technologies and the latest approaches to the bioconversion of biomass Richly illustrated throughout Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Microbial enzymes for conversion of biomass to bioenergy.- Cellobiohydrolases - Role, Mechanism and Recent developments.- Endo - 1, 4 glucanases: role, applications and recent developments.- The Role and Applications of -Glucosidases in Biomass Degradation and Bioconversion.- Role and applications of feruloyl esterases in biomass bioconversion.- Endo--1,4-xylanase: An overview of recent developments.- Microbial xylanases: Sources, types and their applications.- Mannanase.- The Role and Applications of Xyloglucan Hydrolase in Biomass Degradation/Bioconversion.- Role of mushroom Mn-oxidizing peroxidases in biomass conversion.- Role and application of versatile peroxidase (VP) for utilizing lignocellulose in biorefineries.- Fungal Aryl-alcohol Oxidase in Lignocellulose Degradation and Bioconversion.- Monosaccharide oxygenase.