Buchholz, Klaus, 1941-

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.

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Enzymes--Industrial applications.
Enzymes--Biotechnology.

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