The book is a complete treatise on industrial biotechnology which is one of the most promising new approaches to pollution prevention, resource conservation, and cost reduction. It is often referred to as the third wave in biotechnology. If developed to its full potential, industrial biotechnology may have a larger impact on the world than health care and agricultural biotechnology.Emphasis has been laid on describing essential aspects of industrial biotechnology which involves working with nature to maximise and optimise existing biochemical pathways that can be used in manufacturing. The book is a complete treatise on industrial biotechnology and also includes succinic acid green chemistry, biosorption and biosafety. Diagrams, figures and tables supplement the text. All the topics have topics have been covered in a potent and lucid style to help the reader grasp the information quickly and easily. The textbook is primarily designed to cater to the needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students, teachers, professionals, researchers and industrialists involved in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, environmental science, microbiology, biotechnology and life sciences. It is also a valuable source of information for those associated with pollution prevention, food processing, agricultural engineering, etc.