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Record Nr.

UNINA9910138262303321

Titolo

Biotechnology of biopolymers / / edited by Magdy Elnashar

Pubbl/distr/stampa

IntechOpen, 2011

Rijeka, Croatia : , : IntechOpen, , [2011]

©2011

ISBN

953-51-4490-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (378 pages) : illustrations

Disciplina

660.6

Soggetti

Biopolymers - Biotechnology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Sommario/riassunto

The book “Biotechnology of Biopolymers” comprises 17 chapters covering occurrence, synthesis, isolation and production, properties and applications, biodegradation and modification, the relevant analysis methods to reveal the structures and properties of biopolymers and a special section on the theoretical, experimental and mathematical models of biopolymers. This book will hopefully be supportive to many scientists, physicians, pharmaceutics, engineers and other experts in a wide variety of different disciplines, in academia and in industry. It may not only support research and development but may be also suitable for teaching. Publishing of this book was achieved by choosing authors of the individual chapters for their recognized expertise and for their excellent contributions to the various fields of research.