Volume 2

Polyisoprenoids

Volume editors: Tanetoshi Koyama and Alexander Steinbüchel

Volume 2 focusses on polyisoprenoids. Most aspects of this volume are devoted to natural polyisoprenoids such as for example: Natural rubber and Gutta Percha. These natural polyisoprenoids are compared to synthetic rubbers. Topics included are: Structures / Occurrence / Biosynthesis routes / Biochemical polymerization / Biological functions / Properties / Biodegradation of natural rubber / Biodegradation of synthetic rubber / Biotechnological versus chemical recycling / Biotechnological desulfurization