Biotechnology of microbial exopolysaccharides

Auteur :
Sutherland, Ian W.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521363501
Date de publication :
18 oct. 1990
Dimensions :
23,6 x 15,6 x 1,6 cm
Poids :
374 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This volume provides a thorough account of the structure and synthesis of microbial exopolysaccharides and of their widespread application across a broad range of industries, including food, oil and medicine. The successful exploitation of these polysaccharides requires a sound scientific understanding of their chemical and physical properties and also their biochemistry and biosynthesis.