Biotechnology

A teaching tool for instructors in biomaterials and bioengineering, this volume is a comprehensive laboratory textbook. It trains readers in laboratory skills, data analysis, problem solving, and scientific writing. It integrates a variety of principles that include materials science, chemistry, bio..

This volume, based on the 1977 NSF Residential Advanced Particle Morphology Workshop, covers the principle developments in this new and rapidly evolving field...

The growing concern for human wellbeing has generated an increase in the demand for polyphenols, secondary plant metabolites that exhibit different bioactive properties. This increasing demand is mainly due to the current applications in the food industry where polyphenols are considered essential f..

Providing an interdisciplinary look at optics technology, this book investigates the connection between nanotechnology, MOEMS, and biotechnology. It covers fundamental relationships and system applications and includes design examples and numerous useful references. The author discusses emerging tec..

Based on a graduate course in biochemical engineering, Basic Bioreactor Design provides the basic knowledge needed for the efficient design of bioreactors and offers the relevant principles and data required for practical process engineering, with an emphasis on enzyme reactors and aerated reactors ..

This book illustrates methods to develop fine chemicals and chiral intermediates used in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and other biotech applications. International experts detail mechanisms for enzyme-catalyzed modification reactions, analyzing intermediate syntheses for over 60 brand-name pharmace..

Increased administrative duties, the National Curriculum, new tests and extra marking mean that teachers are under more pressure than ever. This book provides practical ideas for successful time management...

Biomaterials is a multidisciplinary subject involving materials science, engineering, cell biology, and medicine. This textbook provides an appropriate balance between depth and broadness of coverage, sufficient to enable understanding of the most important concepts and principles by students from a..

Integrating engineering, medicine, biology, and physics, this book clearly defines basic principles in image processing and biomechanics, modeling physiological processes, and bioelectric signal analysis to build a solid understanding of devices and designs for improved functioning of the human body..

Written by an active researcher named one of Technology Review’s Young Innovators Under 35, this book begins with an introduction to the benefits of miniaturization. It introduces materials, fabrication technology, and the necessary components of all bioMEMS. The author covers fundamental principles..

This book presents the design, fabrication, and control of a new type of bioreactor meant especially for animal cell line culture. The new bioreactor, called the "see-saw bioreactor," is ideal for the growth of cells with a sensitive membrane. The authors describe the principle of operation of the s..

This is a substantial revision of a successful book designed to be used for an introductory course in biotechnology. Each chapter has been updated with better illustrations and an enhanced pedagogy. This second edition includes new problem sets, key words, better alignment with figures/text, additio..