Biopolymers, Cumulative Index

Alexander Steinbüchel

• 08 april 2003
• 9783527302307

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Biopolymers constitute the largest fraction of cells. This encyclopedia provides an overview of the occurrence and metabolism of biopolymers. It also looks at the technical applications of biopolymers in areas such as medicine, pharmacy, agriculture, textiles, and packaging industries. It even outlines the future prospects for biopolymers.



This encyclopedia provides a thorough overview of the occurrence and metabolism of biopolymers. In addition, it treats processes for biotechnological production, isolation from organisms and modification, material properties and technical applications in areas such as: medicine, pharmacy, agriculture, textiles, the food, chemical and packaging industries and even outlines the future prospects for biopolymers. The cumulative index provides easy and timesaving access to the comprehensive content of all 10 volumes of the "Biopolymers" encyclopedia.