| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Springer series on polymer and composite materials, 2364-1878 |
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Springer series on polymer and composite materials, 2364-1878
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| Contents |
Microbial exoploysaccharides: An introduction -- Techniques used for characterization of microbial exopolysaccharides: A review -- Molecular basis and genetic regulation of EPS -- Molecular engineering of bacterial exopolysaccharide for improved properties -- Extremophiles: As a versatile source of EPS -- Pullulan: biosynthesis, production and applications -- Exopolysaccharides in drug delivery systems -- Exopolysaccharides in food processing industrials -- Microbial EPS as immunomodulatoryagents -- Novel insights of microbial exopolysaccharides as bio-adsorbents for the removal of heavy metals from soil and wastewater -- Applications of EPS in environmental bioremediations -- Cost-benefit analysis and industrial potential ofexopolysaccharides |
| Summary |
This book examines the commercial role of various microbial polysaccharides and recent advances in their production. Offering an overview of the physiological role, biosynthetic pathways and regulatory mechanisms, it also explores the current challenges regarding bioprocessing for the production of polysaccharides |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed July 23, 2021) |
| Subject |
Microbial exopolysaccharides.
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Microbial exopolysaccharides
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Kumar, Ashok (Professor of microbial biotechnology), editor.
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K. V., Sajna, editor
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Sharma, Swati, editor
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| ISBN |
9783030752897 |
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3030752895 |
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