Title:
Biotechnology and materials science : chemistry for the future
Publication Information:
Washington, DC: American Chemical Society, 1988
ISBN:
9780841214729
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Summary
Summary
Biotechnology and materials science---two different fields unified through the science of chemistry. Now get a better understanding of these two disciplines and their tremendous impact on technology. Written in nontechnical language, this new book presents discussions of exciting advances by outstanding researchers in these pivotal fields. See how chemists through their ability to manipulate chemical structures, will significantly influence our national economic vitality. Learn the history behind present-day biotechnology and see where advances are predicted. Look at the progress being made in new recombinant DNA technology and materials produced in high technology. With color illustrations.
Table of Contents
What Is Biotechnology? |
Biotechnology: A New Marriage of Chemistry and Biology |
Synthetic Tools for Molecular Biology |
Molecular Basis of Drug Design |
Taming the Chemistry of Proteins |
Protein Engineering Chemical Research in Materials |
Science Simulation of Atoms and Molecules |
Materials for Advanced Electronic Devices |
Chemistry of Materials for Energy Production, Conversion, and Storage |
High-Strength Composites |