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Chemists, biochemists, biotechnologists, and process engineers summarize methods for executing enzymatic transformations under nonaqueous conditions. Each method includes detailed step-by-step instructions, a list of materials, notes explaining the scientific basis of the procedure, and troubleshooting tips. Also provided are a generic descriptions of key reactions, advice on biocatalyst preparation, discussion of reaction conditions, and instructions on bioreactor design. Chapters are in sections on control of enzyme activity in nonaqueous solvents, synthetic applications, and reaction systems and bioreactor design. Vulfson is affiliated with the Institute of Food Research.

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Institute of Food Research, Norwich, UK. Offers synthetic chemists, biochemists, and process engineers the essential data needed to carry out enzymatic reactions in nonaqueous media, as well as to scale up to production quantities. Outline format.