MICROBIAL ENZYMES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

DEDICATION

This seminar is dedicated to the GLORY OF ALMIGHT GOD that is POWERFUL &

MERCIFUL, and to my biological and spiritual families.

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 TABLE OF CONTENT
Title Page

Dedication

Certification

Table of contents

Abstract

Chapter One

1.0 Enzymes - General perspective

1.1 Introduction to microbial enzymes.

1.2 Different types of microbial enzymes

End Notes

Chapter Two

2.0 Sources of microbial enzymes

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2.1 Importance and advantages of microbial enzymes

2.2 Microbial enzymes and biotechnology.

2.3 Uses of microbial enzymes in biotechnological applications.

2.4 Improvement of microbial enzymes and their activities.

End Notes

Chapter Three

3.0 Sustainable development in Food processing

3.1 Sustainable development and biofuel production development.

3.2 Sustainable development and Industrial processes

3.4 Sustainable development and environmental management

End Notes

Chapter Four

4.0 Microbial enzyme technology in relation to sustainable development.

4.1 Application of microbial enzymes in fermentation industry.

4.2 Application of microbial enzymes in medicine and pharmaceuticals.

4.3 Application of microbial enzymes in paper and pulp industry.

4.4 Future Perspective

Chapter Five

5.0 Conclusion

5.1 Future Perspective

REFERENCE

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 Abstract

This study aimed at justifying microbial enzymes for sustainable development. Use of enzyme has
been seen in ancient Egyptians where they were used for the preservation of food and beverages.
This development allowed the introduction of enzymes into true industrial products and
processes, for example, within the detergent, textile, and starch industries. The recombinant
DNA technology has further improved production processes and helped to produce enzymes
commercially that could not be produced previously. Microorganisms are majorly used for
production of industrial enzymes. Microbial sources and are widely used in industries include
leather, foods, textiles, cosmetics, detergents and pharmaceuticals. Applications of microbial
enzymes in industries, environment and agriculture, the 2030 goals for sustainable development
which were set by the United Nations for achieving environmental, social and economic growth
through green methods and cleaner production technologies. The most significant targets of
these goals are the fulfillment of basic human needs and desires, since essential human
necessities like food, cloth, shelter and health care are still not accessible to a majority of the
people despite the great pace in the world's economy. Increased waste products and
continuously depleting natural resources have diverted human attention towards efficient green
and clear production technologies. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) aim at providing
these fundamental necessities to everyone through the intelligent use of sustainable science. In
this perspective, microorganisms, which are vital to the maintenance of life on earth, can play a
major role. Although, most people focus primarily on the disease-causing capabilities of
microorganisms, there are numerous positive functions that microbes perform in the
environment and hence, a need to explore the microbial world astutely as it can contribute
tremendously to sustainable development. In this review, the integration of microbial technology

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for the achievement of SDGs is being put forth. To effectively achieve the targets of sustainable
development, the most significant steps are required from the governments’ end. Governance,
legislation, and policies are urgently needed to implement the concepts of sustainable
development and sustainability.