Description
Book SynopsisEnzymes are currently used in various industries, most commonly in food, detergents, and pharmaceuticals production. Lipases are hydrolytic enzymes that demonstrate great potential as an alternative to conventional catalysts in a number of industrial applications. A complete understanding of enzymes, and their proteins structure and environmental behavior, can greatly aid in the further development of industrial applications. Supercritical Fluids Technology in Lipase Catalized Processes provides basic information about enzymes, their sources, reaction kinetics, and main industrial applications. The book focuses in lipases. their main sources, structure, and features, with an emphasis on their specificity and interfacial activity, and presents proven techniques for isolating, extracting, and purifying.
Comprised of six compact chapters, this comprehensive guide introduces:
- Immobilization techniques and immobilized lipases that allow
Trade Review
"Overall, the book presents a relatively new and focused topic on supercritical fluid technology in enzymatic reaction system[s]. The writing style of the book has a good flow of information and [is] easy to understand."
—Dr. Mutasim Nour, Associate Professor (BSc, MSc, PhD), Director of MSc Energy and Renewable Energy Program, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Dubai Campus
"... well-written … covers all aspects related to the use of enzyme to catalyze biodiesel reaction and other important reactions."
—Dr. Mohammed Farid, Professor of Chemical and Materials Engineering, the University of Auckland, New Zealand
"… a good combination between theory and application in real engineering… touching the key points in the field."
—Marwan Al-Rubaye, Executive Mat Service Ltd., Canada
Table of Contents
Enzyme Fundamentals. Lipases. Lipase Immobilization. Kinetics of Soluble and Immobilized Enzymes. Lipase-Catalyzed Reactions in Nonaqueous Media. Lipase-Catalyzed Production of Biodiesel Using Supercritical Technology. References.
