Mathematical modeling of chemical reaction rates (kinetics) is a powerful tool that helps to maximize yields and improve the efficiency of separation and purification stages. The first section of this book describes some selected aspects of chemical kinetics, including a review of historical developments including the chemical affinity principle, the law of mass action and transition state theory. Other chapters in this section focus on esterification processes and the kinetics of plasma-based processes, including those used for nitrogen oxide remediation or for deposition of thin-film coatings such as silica and carbon or titanium nitride.
The second section of the book focuses on co-called chemical biology, including, for example: protein and enzyme purification; the role of nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase as a growth factor and cytokine in the pathogenesis of various human diseases; the catalytic activity of bacterial NADH oxidases; and a review of how genetically modified Saccharomyces cerevisiae has been successfully used for the production of fuels and fine and bulk chemicals.
This book is a useful reference work for researchers and practitioners in a number of disciplines, including chemistry, pharmacology, chemical engineering and biotechnology.
.png)
.png)
