Advanced Rhodococcus Biocatalysts for Environmental Biotechnologies

The review is devoted to biocatalysts based on actinobacteria of the genus Rhodococcus, which are promising for environmental biotechnologies. In the review, biotechnological advantages of Rhodococcus bacteria are evaluated, approaches used to develop robust and efficient biocatalysts are discussed,...

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Published inCatalysts Vol. 9; no. 3; p. 236
Main Authors Krivoruchko, Anastasiia, Kuyukina, Maria, Ivshina, Irena
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel MDPI AG 04.03.2019
Subjects
actinobacteria
Bacteria
biocatalysis
Biocatalysts
Biodegradation
Biofuels
Bioremediation
Catalysts
cell immobilization
Chemical contaminants
Chemical reactions
environmental biotechnologies
Enzymes
Genomes
Hydrocarbons
Immobilization
Metabolism
Metals
Microorganisms
Optimization
PCB
Pollutants
Polychlorinated biphenyls
Polymers
Process parameters
Rhodococcus
Surfactants
Wastewater treatment
whole cell biocatalysts
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Summary:The review is devoted to biocatalysts based on actinobacteria of the genus Rhodococcus, which are promising for environmental biotechnologies. In the review, biotechnological advantages of Rhodococcus bacteria are evaluated, approaches used to develop robust and efficient biocatalysts are discussed, and their relevant applications are given. We focus on Rhodococcus cell immobilization in detail (methods of immobilization, criteria for strains and carriers, and optimization of process parameters) as the most efficient approach for stabilizing biocatalysts. It is shown that advanced Rhodococcus biocatalysts with improved working characteristics, enhanced stress tolerance, high catalytic activities, human and environment friendly, and commercially viable are developed, which are suitable for wastewater treatment, bioremediation, and biofuel production.
ISSN:2073-4344
2073-4344
DOI:10.3390/catal9030236