Biopolymers
10 Volumes + Index

1. Edition April 2003
5804 Pages, Hardcover
1500 Pictures
600 tables
Handbook/Reference Book
Short Description
Biopolymers represent the most abundant organic compounds in the biosphere and constitute the largest fraction of cells. Seven main classes of biopolymers are distinguished according to their chemical structures. In 10 volumes this encyclopedia provides a throughout overview of the occurrence and metabolism of biopolymers. In addition, processes for biotechnological production, isolation from organisms and modification, material properties and technical applications in various areas are outlined.
"... This encyclopedia provides a throughout overview of the occurrence of metabolism and biopolymers..."
Datenbank DKILit, FIZ
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This encyclopedia -- comprising 10 volumes plus cumulative index -- provides a thorough overview of the occurrence and metabolism of biopolymers. In addition, it treats processes for biotechnological production, isolation from organisms and modification, material properties and technical applications in areas such as:
* medicine
* pharmacy
* agriculture
* textiles
* the food, chemical and packaging industries
and even outlines the future prospects for biopolymers.
"... This encyclopedia provides a throughout overview of the occurrence of metabolism and biopolymers..."
Datenbank DKILit, FIZ
Volume 2: Polyisoprenoids
Volume 3a: Polyesters I
Volume 3b: Polyesters II
Volume 4: Polyesters III
Volume 5: Polysaccharides I
Volume 6: Polysaccharides II
Volume 7: Polyamides and Complex Proteinaceous Materials I
Volume 8: Polyamides and Complex Proteinaceous Materials II
Volume 9: Miscellaneous Biopolymers and Biodegradation of Synthetic Polymers
Volume 10: General Aspects and Special Applications
Cumulative Index