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Summary
Summary
Biocatalysis encompasses the use of enzymes or whole cell systems for effecting the conversion of readily available, inexpensive starting materials to high value products. Enzymes frequently display exquisite selectivity, particularly chemo-, enantio- and regioselectivity, making them attractive catalysts for a wide range of chemical transformations. Enzymes also typically operate under mild conditions of pH and temperature leading to the formation of products of high purity. As a result of these advantages, enzymes and whole cells are finding wider application in areas such as the production of intermediates for pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, agrichemicals, novel materials, diagnostics, biofuels and performance chemicals. This book presents leading-edge research in the field.
Table of Contents
Preface |
Nanobiocatalytic Systems: Thin Films of Enzymes |
Biocatalysis in Environmental Technology |
Application of Lipases to Substances with Pharmacological Importance |
The Evolution of Directed Evolution |
Biocatalytic Resolution of DL-Pantolactone by Cross-Linked Cells and its Industrial Application |
Biocatalytic Potential of Haloalkaliphilic Bacteria |
Salt-Tolerant Alkaliphilic Actinomycetes and their Biocatalytic Potential |
Accelerating Whole-Cell Biocatalysis by Cellular Membrane Engineering |
Marine Enzymes for Biocatalysis - Production, Isolation and Applications |
Immobilized Microbial Cells - Applications and Mass Transfer Phenomena |
Application of Whole-Cell Biocatalysis in Chemoenzymatic, Asymmetric Synthesis of Medically Important Compounds |
Index |