Highly Selective Separations in Biotechnology

The major processing problems are associated with either the selective recovery of molecules which are present in low concentrations from complex mixtures or the selective removal of contaminants from the desired molecule. This book provides a comprehensive account of the principles and applications of affinity or highly selective separations in biotechnology, including the use of membranes and phase boundaries. Each chapter covers the fundamental chemistry and biochemistry, before describing industrial applications and developments. A team of internationally respected contributors provides an up-to-date perspective on this field of considerable commercial importance.