Biocatalysts and enzyme technology /
Klaus Buchholz, Volker Kasche, Uwe Theo Bornscheuer.
- Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, c2005.
- xvii, 448 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface. - 1. Introduction to enzyme technology. - 2. Basics of enzymes as biocatalysts. - 3. Enzymes in organic chemistry. - 4. Enzyme production and purification. - 5. Application of enzymes in solution: Soluble enzymes and enzyme systems. - 6. Immobilization of enzymes (Including applications). - 7. Immobilization of microorganisms and cells. - 8. Characterization of immobilized biocatalysts. - 9. Reactors and process technology. - Appendix I: The world of biotechnology information: eight points for reflecting on your information behavior. - Appendix II: Symbols. - Subject Index.