Polysaccharides: Structural Diversity and Functional Versatility, Second Edition (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780824754808)

Completely revised and expanded to reflect the latest advancements in the field, Polysaccharides: Structural Diversity and Functional Versatility, Second Edition outlines fundamental concepts in the structure, function, chemistry, and stability of polysaccharides and reveals new analytical techniques and applications currently impacting the cosmetic, medicinal, chemical, and biochemical industries. The authoritative book discusses polysaccharides utilized in medical applications such as polysaccharide-based hydrogels, polysialic acids, proteoglycans, glycolipids, and anticoagulant polysaccharides; renewable resources for the production of various industrial chemicals and engineering plastics polysaccharides; and more.

Author: Severian Dumitriu
ISBN-10: 0824754808
ISBN-13: 9780824754808
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 11/30/2004
Pages: 1224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 6.34lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.62w x 2.31d

Review Citation(s):
Ingram PTR 06/01/2005 pg. 40