Physics and Chemistry Basis of Biotechnology

. Ed(s): Cuyper, Marcel de; Bulte, Jeff W. M.

ISBN 10: 0792370910 / ISBN 13: 9780792370918

Published by Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2001

About this Item

States that advances in the field of Biotechnology cannot simply be ascribed to one scientific discipline. This work features a selected group of experts describing how their field succeeded in developing new frontiers of biotechnology. Editor(s): Cuyper, Marcel de; Bulte, Jeff W. M. Series: Focus on Biotechnology. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVN; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1450. . 2001. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Physics and Chemistry Basis of Biotechnology
• Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0792370910
• ISBN 13: 9780792370918
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

At the end of the 20th century, a tremendous progress was made in biotechnology in its widest sense. This progress was largely possible as a result of joint efforts of top academic researchers in both pure fundamental sciences and applied research. The surplus value of such interdisciplinary approaches was clearly highlighted during the 9th European Congress on Biotechnology that was held in Brussels, Belgium (11-15 July, 1999). The present volume in the ‘Focus on Biotechnology’ series, entiteld ‘Physics and Chemistry Basis for Biotechnology’ contains selected presentations from this meeting, A collection of experts has made serious efforts to present some of the latest developments in various scientific fields and to unveil prospective evolutions on the threshold of the new millenium. In all contributions the emphasis is on emerging new areas of research in which physicochemical principles form the foundation. In reading the different chapters, it appears that more than ever significant advances in biotechnology very often depend on breakthroughs in the biotechnology itself (e.g.

Synopsis

The recent advances in the field of Biotechnology cannot simply be ascribed to one scientific discipline. Rather, scientists from various backgrounds, ranging from fundamental physics and chemistry to the (bio) applied sciences, have joined their efforts in order to make this new era of "high-tech" biotechnology possible. In the present volume of "Focus on Biotechnology", a selected group of distinguished experts describe how their field succeeded in developing the new frontiers of biotechnology. The physical or chemical underlying principles form the core of each chapter, which ends with a sketch of anticipated developments during the next decade. This work is intended for any self-respecting scientist who aims to implement his work within the framework of practical applications will find "Focus on Biotechnology - Physics and Chemistry Basis of Biotechnology" a must-have volume.