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Título del libro: Biocatalysis Based On Heme Peroxidases . Peroxidases As Potential Industrial Biocatalysts
Título del capítulo: Introduction

Autores UNAM:
MARCELA AYALA ACEVES;
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Idioma:
Inglés
Año de publicación:
2010
Resumen:

World population is expected to increase from 6.5 billion in 2005 to 8.3 billion by 2030. Simultaneously, the average per capita income could rise from USD 5,900 in 2005 to USD 8,600, a 46% increase. A larger population with increased acquisitive power, along with the challenge of developing environmentally sustainable processes will be the driving force for the emergence of bioeconomy. According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), biotechnology-derived products could represent 2.7% of the GDP of OCDE countries by 2030, with the largest contribution arising from applications in industry and primary production (agriculture, forestry, and fishing), followed by health applications. According to the forecast, the bioeconomy growth will be particularly important in developing countries [1]. Sustainable development requires the preservation of (a) vital environmental factors, such as biodiversity, clean water, clean air, and clean soil; (b) renewable sources; and (c) technological capabilities to develop alternative processes, based on renewable sources. Biotechnology is able to support sustainable development by improving the efficiency of processes to lower the environmental impact. It is also able to manage polluted water and soil, to maintain the availability of vital nonrenewable resources. © 2010 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.


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