Biopolyesters
Author:   Wolfgang Babel ,  Alexander Steinbüchel ,  H.W. Blanch ,  C. L. Cooney
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Edition:   illustrated edition
Volume:   71
ISBN:  

9783540411413


Pages:   342
Publication Date:   18 January 2001
Format:   Hardback
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Living systems synthesize seven different classes of polymers. They provide structure and form for cells and organisms, function as catalysts and energy storage and carry the genetic information. All these polymers possess technically interesting properties. Some of these biopolymers are already used commercially. This special volume of Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology comprises 10 chapters. It gives an overview of the water insoluble biopolyesters, in particular of the microbially synthesized poly-hydroxyalkanoate (PHA) family. It reports the state of the art of metabolism, regulation and genetic background, the latest advances made in genetic optimization of bacteria, ""construction"" of transgenic plants and in vitro synthesis by means of purified enzymes. Furthermore, it describes relevant technologies and evaluates perspectives concerning increasing the economic viability and competitiveness of PHA and discusses applications in medicine, packaging, food and other fields.

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Author:   Wolfgang Babel ,  Alexander Steinbüchel ,  H.W. Blanch ,  C. L. Cooney
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   illustrated edition
Volume:   71
Weight:   0.671kg
ISBN:  

9783540411413


ISBN 10:   3540411410
Pages:   342
Publication Date:   18 January 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Polyesters in Higher Plants.- Polyesters from Microorganisms.- Biochemical and Molecular Basis of Microbial Synthesis of Polyhydroxyalkanoates in Microorganisms.- Physiology, Regulation, and Limits of the Synthesis of Poly(3HB).- Production of Microbial Polyesters: Fermentation and Downstream Processes.- Production of Microbial Polyester by Fermentation of Recombinant Microorganisms.- Production of Polyesters in Transgenic Plants.- In Vitro Biosynthesis of Polyesters.- Properties, Modifications and Applications of Biopolyesters.- Microbial Degradation of Polyesters.

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