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The application of enzymes or whole cells (fermentatively active or resting; microbial, plant, or animal) to carry out selective transformations of commercial importance is the central theme of industrial biocatalysis. Traditionally, biocatalysis has been in the domain of the life scientist or biochemical engineer. However, recent advances in this field have enabled biocatalytic processes to compete head on with, and in some cases out­ perform, conventional chemical processing. Chemo-biocatalytic systems are being developed thereby combining the most attractive features of bio­ catalysts, namely high specificity, with those of chemical catalysts, such as high reactivities and wide substrate specificities. Hence, synthetic chemists and chemical engineers are now beginning to use biocatalysts as highly selective reagents in chemical synthesis and processing. This book is about biocatalysts and their past, present, and potential applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. The con­ cept of the book did not emanate from a meeting. Rather, it is a compila­ tion of selected examples where biocatalysis either has already made a significant impact in the aforementioned industries, or has the potential to make a substantial contribution. I have been fortunate to have assembled contributions from world-class researchers in the field of biocatalysis. Their timely contributions are sincerely appreciated.

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Author:   Jonathan S. Dordick
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1991
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.080kg
ISBN:  

9781441932167

ISBN 10:   144193216
Pages:   330
Publication Date:   06 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1. The General Uses of Biocatalysts.- 1. An Introduction to Industrial Biocatalysis.- 2. Historical Perspective on the Industrial Uses of Biocatalysts.- 2. Biocatalysts without Chemical Competition.- 3. Enzymatic Depolymerization of Starch.- 4. Biocatalysis in the Production of Carbohydrates for Food Uses.- 5. Biocatalysts for the Synthesis and Modification of Biopolymers.- 3. Emerging Biocatalysts for Conventional Chemical Processing.- 6. Lignin-Degrading Enzymes from the Filamentous Fungus Phanerochaete chrysosporium.- 7. Microbial Biocatalysis for the Alteration of Fossil Fuels.- 8. Enzymes in Organic Solvents.- 9. Catalysis by Alcohol Dehydrogenases in Organic Solvents.- 10. Lipase Catalysis and Its Applications.- 11. Biocatalysis in Supercritical Fluids.- 4. Future Directions of Biocatalysts.- 12. Protein Stabilization.- 13. Protein Engineering of Subtilisin.- 14. Catalytic Antibodies.- 15. Enzymatic Catalysis in Bioseparations.

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