Immobilized Cells
Principles and Applications

This 1987 book gives a coherent overview of preparation and uses of immobilized enzymes.

J. Tampion (Author), M. D. Tampion (Author)

9780521292535, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 16 June 2011

264 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.39 kg

The preparation and uses of immobilized enzymes are topics of great interest in biotechnology; the range of applications is still expanding. This 1987 book gives a coherent overview, illustrated by specific references to carefully selected examples from the literature. It includes discussion of the characteristics of immobilized cell preparations and of the types of reactors used, so that it covers those areas between engineer and biologist. The book is written by experienced teachers and uses a simple, direct style; the excessive use of specialist jargon is avoided and the book is highly readable.

Introduction
1. Cell biology of immobilized cells
2. Production and characterization of cells for use in immobilized cell reactors
3. Entrapment, encapsulation and retention by membranes
4. Covalent bonding, cross-linking and flocculation of cells
5. Adsorption
6. Special methods
7. Reactor design and operation
8. Special systems
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Biotechnology [TCB], Cellular biology [cytology PSF]