Microbial Production of Biopolymers and Polymer Precursors - Applications and Perspectives (Hardcover, Illustrated Ed)

A huge variety of biopolymers - such as polysaccharides, polyesters, and polyamides - are naturally produced by microorganisms. These range from viscous solutions to plastics. Their physical properties are dependent on the composition and molecular weight of the polymer. The genetic manipulation of microorganisms opens up an enormous potential for the biotechnological production of biopolymers with tailored properties suitable for high-value medical application such as tissue engineering and drug delivery. Written by expert, internationally renowned scientists, this comprehensive volume describes in detail the use of microorganisms for the production of the most important biopolymers and polymer precursors. The contributors describe in depth the biosynthetic pathways, physical properties, and industrial production processes; and they discuss in detail the genetic and metabolic engineering of microorganisms for biopolymer production. Also highlighted are the applications and potential applications of the biopolymers and microbial biotechnology. Topics include the biochemistry and genetics of biosynthesis of xanthan, alginate, cellulose, cyanophycin, poly(gamma-glutamic acid), levan, hyaluronic acid, organic acids, oligosaccharides and polysaccharides, and polyhydroxyalkanoates. This book is recommended book for all biotechnology and microbiology laboratories.

General

Imprint:	Caister Academic Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2009
First published:	2009
Editors:	Bernd H.A. Rehm
Dimensions:	251 x 178 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	304
Edition:	Illustrated Ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-904455-36-3
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Industrial chemistry & manufacturing technologies > Industrial chemistry > Plastics & polymers technology Promotions
LSN:	1-904455-36-0
Barcode:	9781904455363

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