Miscellaneous Biopolymers and Biodegradation of Synthetic Polymers (Biopolymers, Vol. 9)

Miscellaneous Biopolymers and Biodegradation of Synthetic Polymers (Biopolymers, Vol. 9)

Editorial Reviews
Book Description
The first part of this volume focuses on biosynthesis, metabolism, biodegradation, functions, properties and applications of miscellaneous polymers, such as hemozoin, thymine-containing styrene polymers, polythioesters, polyphosphate, polyhydroxymethionine, polyketides, and natural polyacetals. The second part then goes on to treat the biodegradation of a wide range of synthetic polymers, e.g.
* substituted cellulose
* nylon
* polycarbonate
* polyvinyl alcohol
* polyurethanes
* polystyrenes
* polyethylene
* polyanhydrides.

From the Back Cover
Bipolymers 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. This encyclopedia provides a thorough overview of the occurence and metabolism of biopolymers. In addition, processes for biotechnological production, isolation from organisms and modification, material properties and technical applications in various areas, for example, daily life products, medicine, pharmacy, food industry, agriculture, textiles, chemical industry and packaging industry are provided. In addition, the future perspectives of biopolymers are outlined.

In its first part Volume 9 focusses on the biosynthesis, metabolism, biodegradation, functions, properties and applications of miscellaneous polymers such as:

• Inorganic Polyphosphates

  Miscellaneous Biopolymers and Biodegradation of Synthetic Polymers (Biopolymers, Vol. 9),Shuichi Matsumura,Alexander Steinbüchel,Wiley-VCH,352730228X,Biotechnology,Chemistry - General,General,Science,Science/Mathematics,Plastics & polymers technology,Polymer chemistry,Science / Biotechnology,Textile & fibre technology

  Books Review:

  1. Modern Alchemy: Selected Papers of Glenn T. Seaborg (World Scientific Series in 20th Century Chemistry, Vol 2)
  2. Modern electronic structure theory (Advanced series in physical chemistry)
  3. Molecular Mobility and Order in Polymer Systems
  4. Molecular Modeling on the PC
  5. Molecular Semiconductors : An Introduction
  6. N4-Macrocyclic Metal Complexes
  7. Natural Gas Hydrate in Oceanic and Permafrost Environments (Coastal Systems and Continental Margins)
  8. Natural Production of Organohalogen Compounds (Handbook of Environmental Chemistry)
  9. New Products and New Areas of Bioprocess Engineering (Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology)
  10. New Theories for Chemistry

  

  Books Review

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