Industrial Biotechnology

The Book Provides An Excellent Introduction To Industrial Biotechnology, Addressing The Applications Of Biomolecules And Living Systems In Industrial Manufacturing Of Various Products. Each Part Of The Book Is Devoted To A Certain Biotech Sector, Such As Biofuels, Food, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals And Materials. The Book Also Covers The Environmental Aspects Of Industrial Biotechnology And The Principles Of Bio-based Economy. Frontmatter -- Contents -- 1. The Origins Of Biotechnology -- 2. Biotechnological Processes Today -- 3. Bioethanol -- 4. Biodiesel -- 5. Biobutanol -- 6. Biofuels From Animal And Vegetable Waste -- 7. Yeasts -- 8. Vitamins -- 9. Pharma/drugs -- 10. Insect Sources -- 11. Flavors -- 12. Plastics -- 13. Wood -- 14. Leather -- 15. Types Of Rubber -- 16. Metals -- 17. Textiles And Detergents -- 18. Cosmetic Ingredients -- 19. Biotechnology In Recycling -- 20. Biotechnology Companies -- Index Mark Anthony Benvenuto. Mode Of Access: Internet Via World Wide Web. In English.