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Microbial organisms occupy a peculiar place in the human view of
life. Microorganisms represent the richest repertoire of molecular
and chemical diversity in nature as they underlie basic ecosystem
processes. Microorganisms are used for various purposes including
food production and preservation, management of pests and
pathogens, bioleaching of metals, increasing soil fertility,
generating biofuels, monitoring pollutants, cleaning up of oil
spills, waste water treatment, assaying of chemicals and serving as
tools for medical research. Besides microorganisms are the major
sources of antimicrobial agents and produce a wide range of other
important medicinal compounds including enzymes, enzyme inhibitors,
antihelminthics, antitumor agents, insecticides, vitamins,
immunosuppressants and immunomodulatoThe study of microbial
diversity is thus important to solve new and emerging disease
problems and to advance biotechnology.
In modern days, crop improvement is a multidisciplinary division of
agriculture. In this book, entitled, "Breeding, Biotechnology and
Seed Production of Field Crops", emphasis has been given on
principles, methods and practices in plant breeding, biotechnology
in crop improvement and seed production of field crops. The book
has been written for all sections of learners, educators and
staff-members of seed industries. Particular importance has been
underlined for postgraduate students who specialize in plant
breeding and seed science. Each of the book has been designed as
per the recommended of syllabus of Indian Council of Agricultural
Research for the postgraduate students of various Agricultural
Universities in our country. This book has been divided into two
major parts- i) Principles of crop breeding and ii) Methods and
practices of crop improvement and seed production of individual
field crop. The book contains total of 18 chapteFirst three s are
related to shed light on the basic-principles and remaining s deal
with methods and practices of individual crop for improvement and
seed production. We hope that the book will be ready to lend a hand
to the advanced undergraduate students doing plant breeding in
elective, postgraduate students who opted plant breeding, teachers,
researchers and staff-members of private seed companies of this
field of specialization.
Solar Energy Desalination Technology explains how to obtain clean
water from sea water using solar energy. Special methods and types
used in solar desalination are introduced, providing new thoughts,
concepts, and feasible solutions in the desalination field, along
with the thermal and economic efficiency relating to current
technology. Many places in the world are suffering from fresh water
shortage. However, those places are often rich with solar
resources, sea water, and/or brackish water resources that could
dramatically benefit from solar energy as a viable solution for the
production of fresh water.
Marine Enzymes Biotechnology: Production and Industrial
Applications, Part III, Application of Marine Enzymes provides a
huge treasure trove of information on marine organisms and how they
are not only good candidates for enzyme production, but also a rich
source of biological molecules that are of potential interest to
various industries. Marine enzymes such as amylases,
carboxymethylcellulases, proteases, chitinases, keratinases,
xylanases, agarases, lipases, peroxidase, and tyrosinases are
widely used in the industry for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals,
foods, beverages, and confectioneries, as well as in textile and
leather processing and waste water treatment. The majority of the
enzymes used in the industry are of microbial origin because
microbial enzymes are relatively more stable than the corresponding
enzymes derived from plants and animals.
Advanced and Emerging Polybenzoxazine Science and Technology
introduces advanced topics of benzoxazine resins and
polybenzoxazines as presented through the collaboration of leading
experts in the benzoxazine community, representing the
authoritative introduction to the subjects. Broad topics covered
include the recent development and improved understanding of the
subjects, including low temperature cure, aerogels and carbon
aerogels, smart chemistry in fire retarding materials and coatings,
metal containing benzoxazines, rational design of advanced
properties, and materials from natural renew. In the past twenty
years, the number of papers on polybenzoxazine has continuously
increased at an exponential rate. During the past three years, the
number of papers published is more than the previous 17 years
combined. The material is now part of only a few successfully
commercialized polymers in the past 35 years. Therefore, interest
in this material in both academia and industry is very strong.
Life-Cycle Assessment of Biorefineries, the sixth and last book in
the series on biomass-biorefineries discusses the unprecedented
growth and development in the emerging concept of a global
bio-based economy in which biomass-based biorefineries have
attained center stage for the production of fuels and chemicals. It
is envisaged that by 2020 a majority of chemicals currently being
produced through a chemical route will be produced via a bio-based
route. Agro-industrial residues, municipal solid wastes, and
forestry wastes have been considered as the most significant
feedstocks for such bio-refineries. However, for the
techno-economic success of such biorefineries, it is of prime and
utmost importance to understand their lifecycle assessment for
various aspects.
For courses in biotechnology. Introduction to Biotechnology brings
the latest information students need to understand the science and
business of biotechnology. The popular text emphasizes the future
of biotechnology and the biotechnology student's role in that
future with balanced coverage of basic cell and molecular biology,
fundamental techniques, historical accounts, new advances, and
hands-on applications. The 4th Edition features content updates in
every chapter that reflect the most relevant, up-to-date changes in
technology, applications, ethical issues, and regulations.
Additionally, every chapter now includes an analytic Case Study
that highlights current research and asks students to use what
they've learned about key chapter concepts to answer questions. New
Career Profiles, written by biotech professionals and available on
the Companion Website along with additional career resources,
highlight potential jobs in the biotech industry. The chapter on
biotechnology regulations has been revised to include regulations
involving international bodies.
Biotechnology has impacted the textiles industry through the
development of more efficient and environmentally friendly
manufacturing processes, as well as enabling the design of improved
textile materials. This book will provide a thorough overview of
current and future focuses of biotechnology in the fibre and
textile industry. Part one of the book opens with a review of
technologies involved in textile biotechnology. Chapters explore
the design and engineering of novel enzymes for textile
applications and developments in processes and equipment for
enzymatic textile treatments. Part two investigates the
modification of particular fibres through the use of biotechnology.
Key topics include the treatment of wool and silk fibres and the
enzymatic treatment versus conventional processing of cotton. With
expert contributions from leaders in their fields, Advances in
textile biotechnology is a comprehensive guide for those in the
textile and fibre industry, as well as experts in the biology,
chemical and environmental engineering industries.
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in the
world today. Thanks to major advances in circulatory biomaterials
and medical devices over the past few decades, many complications
of this prevalent disease can be managed with great success for
prolonged periods. Biomaterials and devices for the circulatory
system reviews the latest developments in this important field and
how they can be used to improve the success and safety in this
industry. Part one discusses physiological responses to
biomaterials with chapters on tissue response, blood interface and
biocompatibility. Part two then reviews clinical applications
including developments in valve technology, percutaneous valve
replacement, bypass technologies and cardiovascular stents. Part
three covers future developments in the field with topics such as
nanomedicine, cardiac restoration therapy, biosensor technology in
the treatment of cardiovascular disease and vascular tissue
engineering. With its distinguished editors and international team
of contributors Biomaterials and devices for the circulatory system
is a vital reference for those concerned with bioengineering,
medical devices and clinicians within this critical field.
The surface modification of biomaterials plays a significant role
in determining the outcome of biological-material interactions.
With the appropriate modification a material's surface can be
tailored to improve biocompatibility, adhesion and cell
interactions. Consequently surface modification is vital in the
development and design of new biomaterials and medical devices.
Surface modification of biomaterials reviews both established
surface modifications and those still in the early stages of
research and discusses how they can be used to optimise biological
interactions and enhance clinical performance. Part one begins with
chapters looking at various types and techniques of surface
modification including plasma polymerisation, covalent binding of
poly (ethylene glycol) (PEG), heparinisation, peptide
functionalisation and calcium phosphate deposition before going on
to examine metal surface oxidation and biomaterial surface
topography to control cellular response with particular reference
to technologies, cell behaviour and biomedical applications. Part
two studies the analytical techniques and applications of surface
modification with chapters on analysing biomaterial surface
chemistry, surface structure, morphology and topography before
moving onto discuss modifying biomaterial surfaces to optimise
interactions with blood, control infection, optimise interactions
with soft tissues, repair and regenerate nerve cells, control stem
cell growth and differentiation and to optimise interactions with
bone. The distinguished editor and international team of
contributors to Surface modification of biomaterials have produced
a unique overview and detailed chapters on a range of surface
modification techniques which will provide an excellent resource
for biomaterials researchers and scientists and engineers concerned
with improving the properties of biomaterials. It will also be
beneficial for academics researching surface modification.
Novel injectable materials for non-invasive surgical procedures are
becoming increasingly popular. An advantage of these materials
include easy deliverability into the body, however the suitability
of their mechanical properties must also be carefully considered.
Injectable biomaterials covers the materials, properties and
biomedical applications of injectable materials, as well as novel
developments in the technology. Part one focuses on materials and
properties, with chapters covering the design of injectable
biomaterials as well as their rheological properties and the
mechanical properties of injectable polymers and composites. Part
two covers the clinical applications of injectable biomaterials,
including chapters on drug delivery, tissue engineering and
orthopaedic applications as well as injectable materials for gene
delivery systems. In part three, existing and developing
technologies are discussed. Chapters in this part cover such topics
as environmentally responsive biomaterials, injectable
nanotechnology, injectable biodegradable materials and
biocompatibility. There are also chapters focusing on
troubleshooting and potential future applications of injectable
biomaterials. With its distinguished editor and international team
of contributors, Injectable biomaterials is a standard reference
for materials scientists and researchers working in the
biomaterials industry, as well as those with an academic interest
in the subject. It will also be beneficial to clinicians.
Biomaterials and medical devices must be rigorously tested in the
laboratory before they can be implanted. Testing requires the right
analytical techniques. Characterization of biomaterials reviews the
latest methods for analyzing the structure, properties and
behaviour of biomaterials. Beginning with an introduction to
microscopy techniques for analyzing the phase nature and morphology
of biomaterials, Characterization of biomaterials goes on to
discuss scattering techniques for structural analysis, quantitative
assays for measuring cell adhesion, motility and differentiation,
and the evaluation of cell infiltration and tissue formation using
bioreactors. Further topics considered include studying
molecular-scale protein-surface interactions in biomaterials,
analysis of the cellular genome and abnormalities, and the use of
microarrays to measure cellular changes induced by biomaterials.
Finally, the book concludes by outlining standards and methods for
assessing the safety and biocompatibility of biomaterials. With its
distinguished editors and international team of expert
contributors, Characterization of biomaterials is an authoritative
reference tool for all those involved in the development,
production and application of biomaterials.
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells: Translational Pathways to Clinical
Adoption provides the latest information on the necessary steps for
successful production of stem cells for a clinical trial. Written
by professionals with hands-on experience in bringing MSC therapies
to the clinic, and building on the biology and mechanisms of
action, this unique book covers the development and production of
clinical-grade products that are suitable for use in humans. From
design of a cell production facility, to obtaining regulatory
approval and reimbursement issues, it is a useful guide for
researchers and administrators across biomedical research.
Platform Chemical Biorefinery: Future Green Chemistry provides
information on three different aspects of platform chemical
biorefinery. The book first presents a basic introduction to the
industry beneficial for university students, then provides
engineering details of existing or potential platform chemical
biorefinery processes helpful to technical staff of biorefineries.
Finally, the book presents a critical review of the entire platform
chemical biorefinery process, including extensive global
biorefinery practices and their potential environmental and
market-related consequences. Platform chemicals are building blocks
of different valuable chemicals. The book evaluates the possibility
of renewable feedstock-based platform chemical production and the
fundamental challenges associated with this objective. Thus, the
book is a useful reference for both academic readers and industry
technical workers. The book guides the research community working
in the field of platform chemical biorefinery to develop new
pathways and technologies in combination with their market value
and desirability.
Mechanochemical Organic Synthesis is a comprehensive reference that
not only synthesizes the current literature but also offers
practical protocols that industrial and academic scientists can
immediately put to use in their daily work. Increasing interest in
green chemistry has led to the development of numerous
environmentally-friendly methodologies for the synthesis of organic
molecules of interest. Amongst the green methodologies drawing
attention, mechanochemistry is emerging as a promising method to
circumvent the use of toxic solvents and reagents as well as to
increase energy efficiency. The development of synthetic strategies
that require less, or the minimal, amount of energy to carry out a
specific reaction with optimum productivity is of vital importance
for large-scale industrial production. Experimental procedures at
room temperature are the mildest reaction conditions (essentially
required for many temperature-sensitive organic substrates as a key
step in multi-step sequence reactions) and are the core of
mechanochemical organic synthesis. This green synthetic method is
now emerging in a very progressive manner and until now, there is
no book that reviews the recent developments in this area.
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