Handbooks

		Biotechnology of Biopolymers From Synthesis to Patents Edited by Alexander Steinbüchel and Yoshihari Doi "As complements to the other parts of this series, these two books are the best reference for anyone working on this subject and should not be missing from libraries at universities, research institutes and the industry." Engineering in Life Sciences With articles taken directly from the successful "Biopolymers" series, these two volumes cover the entire range of biopolymers and not just one chemical class, focusing on the biotechnological systems and processes under development for cost effective production, isolation and modification. Structured for easy data comparison and backed by an extensive table of patents, this is an ideal reference for medium sized laboratories and libraries.



		Polysaccharides and Polyamides in the Food Industry Properties, Production, and Patents Edited by Alexander Steinbüchel and Sang Ki Rhee "...a general survey on mechanisms of structure, properties and functions for important polymers becomes available to the readers...the excellent design of the entire book has to be pointed out." Starch/Stärke With the best articles taken directly from the Biopolymers series, each substance is treated similarly -- covering properties, production, patents, and applications ranging from the traditional to the novel. It is more affordable than the complete "Biopolymers" series and ideal for medium sized laboratories and libraries.