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Biopolyesters /

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 use...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Babel, Wolfgang, Steinbüchel, A., Ackermann, J.-U. (Jörg-Uwe)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin ; New York : Springer, [2001]
Series:Advances in biochemical engineering/biotechnology ; 71.
Subjects:
Biopolymers.
Polyesters.
Biopolymères.
Biotechnologie.
Biopolymeren.
Planten.
Micro-organismen.
Biosynthese.
Fermentatie.
Polyhydroxyalkanoaten.
Biodegradatie.
Fermentation.
Polyester.
Biokonversion.
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Summary: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.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (viii, 342 pages) : illustrations.
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9783540400219 (electronic bk.)
3540400214 (electronic bk.)
ISSN:0724-6145 ;