Biotechnology

Bringing together key research on bisphenol A (BPA) removal to allow students, and designers and operators of treatment plants to gain knowledge and insight into operating practices, this book presents developments in the technology of wastewater treatment for the removal of micropollutants, using BPA as an example.

3D printing is a promising fabrication technique capable of creating objects with precise structures and shapes based on 3D model data, allowing for versatile alterations and production of intricate shapes while also reducing the consumption of feedstock, particularly crucial in the cost-sensitive realm of medicine.

This book is devoted to nanomicrobiology and the nanosystems of bacteria.

In this monograph, the core elements of multidisciplinary bioremediation practices are addressed and environmental pollutants which can be effectively remediated using weeds is focused upon.

This book reviews advances made in recombinant DNA technology as it relates to the techniques employed, and the production and testing of potentially important products such as human interferon, insulin, and growth hormone.

Ideal as a graduate textbook, this title is aimed at helping design effective biomaterials, taking into account the complex interactions that occur at the interface when a synthetic material is inserted into a living system.

In the last few decades, DNA-based tools for the investigation of fungal taxonomy, signal transduction and regulation, differentiation processes and biosynthetic potential have accelerated advances in our understanding of the Mycota.

Advances in plant genomics, plant molecular biology and genome editing have revolutionized opportunities for more efficient plant breeding.

This book provides detailed information on the various ethnic fermented foods and beverages of India.

This thesis advances the long-standing challenge of measuring oxidative stress and deciphering its underlying mechanisms, and also outlines the advantages and limitations of existing design strategies.

Drug discovery increasingly requires a common understanding by researchers of the many and diverse factors that go into the making of new medicines.

Algae are sunlight-driven cell factories, and can efficiently absorb CO2 and convert light energy to chemical energy such as lipid, starch and other carbohydrates and release O2.

This book collects the proceedings of the International Congress on Health Sciences and Medical Technologies (ICHSMT), held in Tlemcen, Algeria, from December 5 to 7, 2019.

Der ROMEIS ist seit fast 100 Jahren das Standardwerk der mikroskopischen Technik.

This book narrates the development of various biomimetic microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors, such as pressure, flow, acceleration, chemical, and tactile sensors, that are inspired by sensing phenomena that exist in marine life.

This book comprehensively explores Asian Cobras, covering their evolutionary history, geographic distribution, venom characteristics, pathophysiology of envenomation, and treatment strategies.

This handbook comprehensively reviews different nanomaterials and modern electrochemical approaches used in the point-of-care analysis of biomolecules.

Bioenhancers have been used in Ayurveda historically and are now being investigated for their pharmacological effi cacy.

This inclusive text describes 3D Printing for pharmaceutical applications, including emerging 3D technologies.

All important aspects of thermophilic moulds such as systematics, ecology, physiology and biochemistry, production of extracellular and intracellular enzymes, their role in spoilage of stores products and solid and liquid waste management, and general and molecular genetics have been dealt with comprehensively by experts in this book which covers progress in the field over the last 30 years since the seminal book Thermophilic Fungi published by Cooney and Emerson in 1964.

Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 118 continues the comprehensive reach of this widely read and authoritative review source in microbiology.

Scotland's diverse landscapes, extensive coastline and mix of cultural and historic influences are reflected in its rich food and drink heritage.

This book focuses on the latest genome sequencing of the 25 wild Oryza species, public and private genomic resources, and their impact on genetic improvement research.

This indispensable volume highlights recent studies identifying epigenetic mechanisms as essential regulators of skin development, stem cell activity and regeneration.

The global food-supply chain is vulnerable to threats from a variety of directions.

This volume incorporates 13 contributions from renowned experts from the relevant research fields that are related biodegradable and biobased polymers and their environmental and biomedical applications.

This book covers topics related to drug delivery, biomaterials, drug design, formulation development, nanoscience, and nanotechnology.

This book is the first of its kind to offer a comprehensive and up-to-date discussion of the use of nanoscale materials for biomedical applications, with a particular focus on drug delivery, theragnosis and tissue regeneration.

Published since 1959, Advances in Applied Microbiology continues to be one of the most widely read and authoritative review sources in microbiology.

This book presents the latest advances in rice genomics, genetics and breeding, with a special focus on their importance for rice biology and how they are breathing new life into traditional genetics.

Artificial Protein and Peptide Nanofibers: Design, Fabrication, Characterization, and Applications provides comprehensive knowledge of the preparation, modification and applications of protein and peptide nanofibers.

This book introduces fundamental principles and practical application of techniques used in the scalable production of biopharmaceuticals with animal cell cultures.

This book explains how current medicines against cancer work and how we find new ones.

Among all nonthermal food processing technologies, high intensity pulsed electric fields (PEF) is one of the most appealing due to its short treatment times and reduced heating effects.

This book reviews in detail the history of motion analysis, including the earliest attempts to capture, freeze, study and reproduce motion.

From cutting-edge quantum dots poised to revolutionize energy, health, and environmental sectors to the intricate design and characterization of perovskite-based solar cells, this comprehensive volume delves into the forefront of materials science and technology.

This book covers the most recent developments in the field of osteochondral tissue engineering (OCTE) and covers in detail the concepts and current challenges for bone and cartilage repair and regeneration.

This consolidated reference book addresses the various aspects of nano biomaterials used in ophthalmic drug delivery, including their characterization, interactions with ophthalmic system and applications in treatments of the ophthalmic diseases and disorders.

This book provides a comprehensive review of recent innovations in food science that are being used to tackle the challenges of food safety, nutritional security and sustainability.

This book elucidates the sustainable production of commercially important biomolecules in medicines, food, and beverage processing, through biological systems, including microorganisms, animal cells, plant cells, tissues, enzymes, and in vitro.

This textbook teaches the principles and applications of fermentation technology, bioreactors, bioprocess variables and their measurement, key product separation and purification techniques as well as bioprocess economics in an easy to understand way.

Erstmals in der Geschichte besitzt der Mensch die Fähigkeit, die eigenen Gene zu verändern.

Discovered in the 20th century, biomaterials have contributed to many of the incredible scientific and technological advancements made in recent decades.

Clinical and Medical Innovation in Anesthesiology: Technology, Development, and Commercialization reflects recent trends of industry globalization and value-conscious healthcare.

This book provides comprehensive information of the nanotechnology-based pharmaceutical product development including a diverse range of arenas such as liposomes, nanoparticles, fullerenes, hydrogels, thermally responsive externally activated theranostics (TREAT), hydrogels, microspheres, micro- and nanoemulsions and carbon nanomaterials.

This book examines the bioeconomy concept, analysing the opportunities it can generate, the constraints and the potential benefits for society.

The 'bioeconomy' is the idea of an economy based on the sustainable exploitation of biological resources.

In this book, a summary and update of the most important areas of cell-penetrating peptides (CPP) research are presented, while raising relevant questions for further development.

Rehabilitation Robotics gives an introduction and overview of all areas of rehabilitation robotics, perfect for anyone new to the field.

Bioengineering and biotechnology are exploding-the number of career opportunities is expected to increase twice as fast as for other science and engineering fields over the next decade.