Biotechnology of Microbial Exopolysaccharides

Author/Contributor(s):	Sutherland, Ian W
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Date:	06/05/2008
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

This volume provides a thorough account of the structure and synthesis of microbial exopolysaccharides and of their widespread application across a broad range of industries, including food, oil and medicine. The successful exploitation of these polysaccharides requires a sound scientific understanding of their chemical and physical properties and also their biochemistry and biosynthesis.