Biocatalysts and Enzyme Technology (Paperback)

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“…a solidly constructed textbook, with exercises and ample references at the end of every chapter…” (Chemistry & Industry, 6^th February 2006)

"In a field that moves as fast as enzyme technology, the educational impact of a new specialized textbook is dependent on the content being completely up to date. This textbook goes a long way to achieving this aim." (Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics)

"This book covers a very wide range of aspects, while also treating the material in depth, and therefore it is a good starting point for readers to approach the fascinating subject of biocatalysis." (Angewandte Chemie)

"The book is not only an excellent guidebook for the technological aspects of biocatalysis/enzyme technology, but also a supreme teaching and reference book and can be highly recommended." (ChemBioChem)

"The textbook gives an instructive and comprehensive overview of our current knowledge of biocatalysis and enzyme technology. It is therefore highly recommended to advanced and graduate students in biology, chemistry and biotechnology and bioengineering, as well as engineers or scientists in industry and academia." (Engineering in Life Sciences)

Product Description

An instructive and comprehensive overview of our current knowledge of biocatalysis and enzyme technology. Following an introduction to the history of enzyme applications and the motivations for using these highly selective and environmentally friendly methods, the book goes on to cover enzyme mechanisms and kinetics, production, recovery, characterization and their design, including recombinant methods. Alongside the application of soluble and immobilized biocatalysts, including whole-cell systems, the authors treat the use of non-aqueous reaction systems, applications in organic synthesis, bioreactor design and reaction engineering. In line with the book's didactic approach, a number of case studies further exemplify the advantages of enzyme processes. Each topic includes exercises, designed to facilitate access to this flourishing area of research.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 465 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH; 1 edition (May 6, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3527304975
• ISBN-13: 978-3527304974
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #996,009 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars a complete resource on the topic, May 27, 2005

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This is a good resource on most of the general aspects of the topic, a most for all bioengineering and biotechnology students