Industrial Microbiology: An Introduction

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This new textbook studies the exploitation of microorganisms, particularly bacteria and yeast, in industrial processes. These vary from the manufacture of food and beverages to the production of pharmaceuticals such as antibiotics and vaccines, and the treatment of both domestic and industrial effluent.Assuming only a basic knowledge of biochemistry and microbiology, the authors provide an accessible account of the subject for undergraduate and graduate students studying industrial microbiology, applied microbiology or industrial biotechnology as part of a range of courses in applied biology, microbiology, biotechnology, food science or chemical engineering. The book incorporates a brief overview of microbial structure, physiology and biochemistry before examining all aspects of bioprocessing, followed by a comprehensive coverage of current industrial processes and their products.

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Great up-to-date source.......2005-09-11

A must have for all on the field of Industrial microbiology. If you work under environmental microbiology is a great reference.

Introduction to Biocatalysis Using Enzymes and Microorganisms

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An excellent intro to chemistry's future.

Introduction to Biocatalysis Using Enzymes and Microorganisms
S. M. Roberts , Nicholas J. Turner , Andrew J. Willetts , and Michael K. Turner
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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This is an introductory text intended to give the newcomer to this area a comprehensive insight into the science of biotransformations. The book traces the history of biotransformations, clearly spells out the pros and cons of conducting enzyme-mediated versus whole-cell bioconversions, and gives a variety of examples wherein the bio-reaction is a key element in a reaction sequence leading from cheap starting materials to valuable end-products (such as pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, fragrances and flavors). The authors cover biotransformations involving the hydrolysis of esters, amides and nitriles, the synthesis of esters and amides, reduction and oxidation reactions and carbon-carbon bond-forming systems. The book finishes with a discussion of some industrially important large-scale bioconversions. The text will be suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals in the areas of biochemistry, organic chemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, and industrial chemistry.

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An excellent intro to chemistry's future........1999-06-28

Although this book is, by the standards of technical progress these days, "old," it remains flawless in describing not only what was known then, but what remains the bulk of biocatalytic theory and practice now.

Since this synthetic approach has already demonstrated itself to be a cornerstone of so many industries (particularly the pharmaceutical industry) -- and since so many people don't know much about it and yet *fear* it, an understanding such as this book gives could not be more important to everyone -- especially scientists.

The author of this book succeeded in scoring a bullseye on a fast-moving target! Anyone interested in the chemistry of the future -- the chemistry that *already* is essential for perhaps most of our latest drugs should get this book.

One final kudo for this book: it's price is reasonable! Compare it to similar books on technical subjects. This kind of thing usually costs three or four times what this one does.

This book is the most accessible, informative book on a subject that has so far eluded other authors if they meant to speak to anyone but their peers.

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Studying large sets of genes and their collective function requires tools that can easily handle huge amounts of information. Recent research indicates that engineering approaches for prediction, signal processing, and control are well suited for studying multivariate interactions. A tutorial guide to the current engineering research in genomics, Introduction to Genomic Signal Processing with Control provides a state-of-the-art account of the use of control theory to obtain intervention strategies for gene regulatory networks. The book builds up the necessary molecular biology background with a basic review of organic chemistry and an introduction of DNA, RNA, and proteins, followed by a description of the processes of transcription and translation and the genetic code that is used to carry out the latter. It discusses control of gene expression, introduces genetic engineering tools such as microarrays and PCR, and covers cell cycle control and tissue renewal in multi-cellular organisms. The authors then delineate how the engineering approaches of classification and clustering are appropriate for carrying out gene-based disease classification. This leads naturally to expression prediction, which in turn leads to genetic regulatory networks. The book concludes with a discussion of control approaches that can be used to alter the behavior of such networks in the hope that this alteration will move the network from a diseased state to a disease-free state. Written by recognized leaders in this emerging field, the book provides the exact amount of molecular biology required to understand the engineering applications. It is a self-contained resource that spans the diverse disciplines of molecular biology and electrical engineering.

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Food Microbiology: An Introduction
Thomas J. Montville , and Karl R. Matthews
Manufacturer: ASM Press
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Introduction to Biodeterioration
Dennis Allsopp , Kenneth J. Seal , and Christine C. Gaylarde
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This introductory text explains the ways in which living organisms attack materials, structures and manufactured products, and the ways in which such damage can be controlled and prevented. New molecular and genetic techniques are included in this updated and expanded second edition and regulatory and safety issues are emphasized. The authors provide a broad overview, suitable not only for biologists, but also for those in industry, commerce and local government who are concerned with the preservation and conservation of materials of economic or cultural importance. First Edition Pb (1992): 0-521-42746-0

Introduction to Food Toxicology (Food Science and Technology)

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Introduction to Food Toxicology (Food Science and Technology)
Takayuki Shibamoto , and Leonard F. Bjeldanes
Manufacturer: Academic Press
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The area of food toxicology currently has a high profile of interest in the food industry, universities, and government agencies, and is certainly of great concern to consumers. There are many books which cover selected toxins in foods (such as plant toxins, mycotoxins, pesticides, or heavy metals), but this book represents the first pedagogic treatment of the entire range of toxic compounds found naturally in foods or introduced by industrial contamination or food processing methods. Featuring coverage of areas of vital concern to consumers, such as toxicological implications of food adulteration (as seen in ethylene glycol in wines or the Spanish olive oil disaster) or pesticide residues, Introduction to Food Toxicology will be of interest to students in toxicology, environmental studies, and dietetics as well as anyone interested in food sources and public health issues.
The number of students who are interested in toxicology has increased dramatically in the past several years. Issues related to toxic materials have received more and more attention from the public. The issues and potential problems are reported almost daily by the mass media, including television, newspapers, and magazines. Major misunderstandings and confusion raised by those reports are generally due to lack of basic knowledge about toxicology among consumers. This textbook provides the basic principles of food toxicology in order to help the general public better understand the real problems of toxic materials in foods.

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* Principles of toxicology
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* Food contamination caused by industry
* Toxic chemicals related to food processing
* Food additives
* Microbial toxins in foods

Smith's introduction to industrial mycology

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Smith's introduction to industrial mycology
George Smith
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An Introduction to Biological Control
A.P. Gutierrez , P.S. Messenger , and R. van den Bosch
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Introduction to Biotechnology (Basic Microbiology)

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Introduction to Biotechnology (Basic Microbiology)
C. M. Brown , I. Campbell , and Fergus G. Priest
Manufacturer: Blackwell Science
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An Introduction to Fungal Biotechnology (Wiley Series in Biotechnology)

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An Introduction to Fungal Biotechnology (Wiley Series in Biotechnology)
M. Wainwright
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An Introduction to Fungal Biotechnology M. Wainwright, Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Sheffield, UK Mycelial fungi and yeasts have long been important to man through their use in baking and brewing. More recently these organisms have been exploited further through their use in the production of antibiotics and biochemicals such as citric acid. Since the introduction of technology which enables these organisms to be genetically engineered, the practical applications of fungi have increased more dramatically. Fungi now play a more important role in the manufacture of a wide range of products by fermentation, in agriculture through their use as pest and pathogen control agents and as growth enhancers, in environmental management and in the food industry. Previous texts on fungal biotechnology have been largely restricted to the role of these organisms in the fermentation industry. By contrast, this book presents a comprehensive and wide-ranging introduction to the use of fungi in various areas of biotechnology emphasising their recent use in, for example, the bioremediation of polluted soils, fossil fuel conversion, and their use as biological control agents and inoculants in agriculture. An Introduction to Fungal Biotechnology is well illustrated and written in a readable and easily accessible style. Although it is particularly suitable for undergraduate students, this book will also be of interest to postgraduate students and research workers who require an overview of the traditional and more recent practical applications of fungi and insight into potential areas of their future use.

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It is the belief of the editors of this book that the recognition of block copolymers as being amphiphilic molecules and sharing common features with other well-studied amphiphiles will prove beneficial to both the surfactant and the polymer communities. An aim of this book is to bridge the two communities and cross-fertilise the different fields. To this end, leading researchers in the field of amphiphilic block copolymer self-assembly, some having a background in surfactant chemistry, and others with polymer physics roots, have agreed to join forces and contribute to this book.

The book consists of four entities. The first part discusses theoretical considerations behind the block copolymer self-assembly in solution and in the melt. The second part provides case studies of self-assembly in different classes of block copolymers (e.g., polyethers, polyelectrolytes) and in different environments (e.g., in water, in non-aqueous solvents, or in the absence of solvents). The third part presents experimental tools, ranging from static (e.g., small angle neutron scattering) to dynamic (e.g., rheology), which can prove valuable in the characterization of block copolymer self-assemblies. The fourth part offers a sampling of current applications of block copolymers in, e.g., formulations, pharmaceutics, and separations, applications which are based on the unique self-assembly properties of block copolymers.

Amphiphilic block copolymers of PtBA-b-PMMA as compatibilizers for blends of PET and PMMA.(polyethylene terephthalate)(polymethyl methacrylate): An article from: Polymer Engineering and Science

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Amphiphilic block copolymers of PtBA-b-PMMA as compatibilizers for blends of PET and PMMA.(polyethylene terephthalate)(polymethyl methacrylate): An article from: Polymer Engineering and Science
B. Dewangan , and R.N. Jagtap
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Polymer Engineering and Science, published by Thomson Gale on September 1, 2006. The length of the article is 2748 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: PET and PMMA were blended at various weight fractions. These blends were compatibilized by employing amphiphilic block copolymers of PtBA-b-PMMA, having three compositions (1:3, 1:1, 3:1) and three weight fractions (3, 5, and 7 wt%) using a co-rotating twin screw extruder. The blends were evaluated for their mechanical, rheological, and morphological properties. Overall, the compatiblized blends showed improvement in properties compared with the properties of noncompatiblized blends. Mechanical properties of the compatibilized blends improved with an increase in the PMMA and compatibilizer weight fractions. It was observed that the compatibilizer with lower molecular weight and lower glass transition temperature, typically at 5 wt%, provided the overall best properties. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 46: 1147-1152, 2006. [c] 2006 Society of Plastics Engineers

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Title: Amphiphilic block copolymers of PtBA-b-PMMA as compatibilizers for blends of PET and PMMA.(polyethylene terephthalate)(polymethyl methacrylate)
Author: B. Dewangan
Publication: Polymer Engineering and Science (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 46 Issue: 9 Page: 1147(6)

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Regular honeycomb porous polymer films based on amphiphilic block copolymer [An article from: Desalination]

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Regular honeycomb porous polymer films based on amphiphilic block copolymer [An article from: Desalination]
P.H. Tung , C.F. Huang , S.C. Chen , C.H. Hsu , and Chang
Manufacturer: Elsevier
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000PAA1IG

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This digital document is a journal article from Desalination, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Self-Assembly of Amphiphilic Block Copolymers in Non-Aqueous Polar Solvents

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Self-Assembly of Amphiphilic Block Copolymers in Non-Aqueous Polar Solvents
Paschalis Alexandridis
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