Fundamentals of Enzyme Engineering

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of enzyme engineering, from fundamental principles through to the state-of-the-art in research and industrial applications. It begins with a brief history, describing the milestones of advancement in enzyme science and technology, before...

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Main Authors Yoo, Young Je (Author), Feng, Yan (Author), Kim, Yong-Hwan (Author), Yagonia, Camila Flor J. (Author)
Corporate Author SpringerLink (Online service)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
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Online AccessFull text
ISBN9789402410266
DOI10.1007/978-94-024-1026-6
Physical Description1 online resource (X, 209 p. 95 illus., 11 illus. in color.)

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Table of Contents:
  • I. Introduction to Enzyme Engineering
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Biosynthesis of Enzymes
  • 3. Production of Enzymes
  • II. Enzyme Reaction Engineering
  • 4. Enzyme Reaction Kinetics
  • 5. Regeneration of Cofactors
  • 6. Immobilized Enzymes
  • 7. Enzymes in Non-conventional Media
  • III. Molecular Understanding of Enzymes
  • 8. Engineering Tools for Enzymes
  • 9. Enzyme Catalysis
  • 10. Specificity of Enzymes
  • 11. Thermodynamics and Stability
  • IV. Application of Enzymes
  • 12. Enzymes for Chemicals and Polymers
  • 13. Enzymes for Food and Energy
  • 14. Enzymes for Biosensors
  • 15. Enzymes for Environment. .