Carbohydrate-Active Enzymes (CAZymes)

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of Carbohydrate-Active Enzymes (CAZymes) in addressing the climate crisis where the biotechnological advances in utilizing this diverse enzyme group for climate change mitigation have been examined. An overview of the CAZymes from their sources, structure, diversity, biological significance, and potential for alleviating climate change have been discussed. It further examines the use of CAZymes in sustainable practices for their application in various sectors from food and agriculture to textile and pharmaceutical industries as well as medicine and combating climate change.

• Provides a detailed analysis of CAZymes for their structural and functional diversity
• Reviews the application of CAZymes in biorefineries for the generation of biofuel and value-added products
• Discusses other applications of CAZymes in agriculture and industrial sectors as biological replacements for harmful chemicals
• Addresses the role of the CAZymes in mitigating climate change
• Explains climate change with respect to the various causes and the evidence

This book is aimed at researchers in bioengineering, enzymology, and carbohydrates.