A wide array of microorganisms, including many novel, phylogenetically deeply rooted taxa,
survive and thrive in extreme environments. These unique and reduced-complexity …

Temperature plays a primary role in anaerobic digestion, since it shapes microbial
ecosystems, and consequently regulates the stability performance of anaerobic digestion …

The cytoplasmic membrane of a prokaryotic cell consists of a lipid bilayer or a monolayer
that shields the cellular content from the environment. In addition, the membrane contains …

The development of enzymes for industrial applications relies heavily on the use of
microorganisms. The intrinsic properties of microbial enzymes, eg, consistency …

Much of the Earth's surface, both marine and terrestrial, is either periodically or permanently
cold. Although habitats that are largely or continuously frozen are generally considered to be …

Organisms must survive a variety of stressful conditions, including sudden temperature
increases that damage important cellular structures and interfere with essential functions. In …

Cold-adapted microorganisms inhabiting permanently low-temperature environments were
initially just a biological curiosity but have emerged as rich sources of numerous valuable …

Anaerobic digestion (AD) technology is limited by low-temperature conditions preventing the
adoption of simple, unheated digesters during cold periods. Decrease in temperature has a …

Permafrost constitutes a major portion of the terrestrial cryosphere of the Earth and is a
unique ecological niche for cold-adapted microorganisms. There is a relatively high …

Micro-algae have potential as sustainable sources of energy and products and alternative
mode of agriculture. However, their mass cultivation is challenging due to low survival under …