Biokemisk teknik

Det europæiske forår er et dystopisk billede af Europas fremtid. Vi følger fire mennesker i begyndelsen af et nyt årtusinde. Lolland er blevet opkøbt af et internationalt konsortium, og nu skal øen omdannes til et økologisk drømmeland, hvor rige mennesker kan nyde lokale råvarer og en smuk – og slet ikke så naturlig – natur. For at bevare idyllen i Europa sætter danskerne hårdt ind over for terror, og med militærets hjælp deporteres samtlige urostiftere og utilpassede med muslimsk baggrund til en containerby i Mozambique. Forfatteren eksperimenterer med grænserne for, hvad man kan tillade sig i kunstens navn og med etikkens sande væsen. Idealer, udnyttelse og realitet går hånd i hånd i denne tankevækkende roman, som tvinger læseren til at forholde sig til store dilemmaer, som trods deres fiktive afsæt slet ikke føles langt væk fra den verden, vi lever i.

Throughout the history of Chinese medicine there have been several currents of Chinese medical practice. Some were well seated in the Confucian scholar tradition associated with the transmission of canonical writings such as the Huang Di Nei Jing. Alongside and concurrent to these traditions China also had family lineages that were more or less kept as trade secrets among small groups of people. Over the last two thousand years of Chinese history these family lineages have come and sometimes gone entirely if there were no appropriate heir to receive the information. Furthermore, even when these secret family traditions were taught, sometimes the true depth of information was withheld. This very traditional aspect of Chinese culture is certainly a negative and dark one, especially in the realm of medicine. In Chinese there is a phrase that "Medicine is the Art of Compassion" (Yi Wei Ren Shu). Secret lineages that are not taught openly for the benefit of all suffering beings is the direct opposite of compassion. Tung's acupuncture is one such ancient family lineage of medicine that, thanks to the great willingness and openness of its last proponent, has survived and even flourished to the present. Tung Ching Ch'ang and the History of Tung Acupuncture According to the oral tradition of the Tung (in Pinyin Romanized 'Dong') family, Tung's Acupuncture dates back to the Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE), although this cannot be verified historically in an academically rigorous sense. According to Chinese tradition the system of acupuncture was passed down only from father to eldest son until it reached the 20th century. The last descendant of the Tung family to practice was Tung Ching Ch'ang (Dong Jing Chang), born in 1916 in Ping Du County, Shandong Province, Republic of China (ROC). As a young man Tung (affectionately known as 'Master Tung' by many of his students) learned acupuncture at the footstep of his father. Unfortunately Tung lived during a very tumultuous time in Chinese history, and eventually as a young man he joined the Kuo Min Tang (KMT, Guo Min Dang in Pinyin) army to fight first against the Japanese in the Second Sino-Japanese War (at the dawn of World War II), and then against the Maoists during the Nationalist-Communist Civil War. In 1949 the Maoists reigned victorious and the Nationalists (i.e., the KMT) retreated to the island of Taiwan where they established the new seat of the ROC, while on the mainland the People's Republic of China (PRC) was founded. Master Tung, as a Nationalist soldier, also left permanently for the island of Taiwan. In the early 1960s Master Tung retired from military service and opened a private acupuncture clinic. At the time he became so well known that he was frequently called to treat high level ROC cabinet members, at one point he was sent as a cultural ambassador to Cambodia to treat the Cambodian Prime Minister, Lon Nol (1913 - 1985), after he suffered a stroke.

A Times Best Book of 2021 From the very first dog to glowing fish and designer pigs the human history of remaking nature. Virus-free mosquitoes, resurrected dinosaurs, designer humans such is the power of the science of tomorrow. But this idea that we have only recently begun to manipulate the natural world is false. We've been meddling with nature since the last ice age. It's just that we're getting better at it a lot better. Drawing on decades of research, Beth Shapiro reveals the surprisingly long history of human intervention in evolution through hunting, domesticating, polluting, hybridizing, conserving and genetically modifying life on Earth. Looking ahead to the future, she casts aside the scaremongering myths on the dangers of interference, and outlines the true risks and incredible opportunities that new biotechnologies will offer us in the years ahead. Not only do they present us with the chance to improve our own lives, but they increase the likelihood that we will continue to live in a rich and biologically diverse world.

In addition to hydrocarbons, which make up the majority of oil, impurities such as sulphur, oxygen, nitrogen and metals can be found in the composition of crude oils. To obtain the final products, oil is refined. In refining, impurities are removed by physical and chemical processes. Sulphur compounds can be removed through hydrotreating reactions. Catalysts for this stage are usually metal oxides or sulfides, but secondary stages of processing can use metals, sometimes precious ones. Carbides have been shown to have catalytic activity sometimes superior to that of noble metals, as well as lower poisoning rates. Obtaining carbides via a gas-solid reaction allows many of the difficulties of other processes to be overcome. In this work, the production of Mo2C is studied in two reaction systems: a fixed-bed reactor and a rotary reactor.

This enlightening book serves as a cornerstone in the dynamic and evolving field of plant biotechnology, particularly focusing on in vitro plant regeneration and transgenesis. With the rapid advancements in biotechnological methods, understanding the intricate processes of plant in vitro technology has become crucial. This book meticulously compiles and condenses the extensive literature on these subjects, making the complex information accessible and manageable. From fundamental principles to the cutting-edge applied aspects, it offers an exhaustive exploration of the various facets of plant tissue culture and genetic modification. Designed to cater to the academic and research needs of undergraduates, postgraduates, and researchers, the book stands out as a comprehensive and authoritative resource. It provides up-to-date information, ensuring that readers are well-versed with the latest developments in the field. Whether you are delving into plant biotechnology for the first time or seeking to expand your knowledge base, this book promises to be an invaluable guide, enriching your understanding and inspiring further exploration in the realm of plant in vitro technology.

Biotechnology involves an interdisciplinary science that provides an interface between biological, molecular and cellular aspects of living organisms with broad technologies applicable in the fields of health, environment and materials. This book ¿Biotechnology applied to inflammatory diseases: Cellular mechanisms and nanomedicine¿ is focused on elaborating especially on two trendy areas from Biotechnology. In this volume, different inflammatory pathologies in terms of cellular and molecular mechanisms are characterized to better understand the science behind current precision medicine. The second part of the book focuses on the main biotechnological advancements for the understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in the progression of various types of inflammatory diseases, highlighting up-to-date contributions of nanomedicine. The reader will be able to explore the utilization of technologies for various inflammatory diseases and will be able to enable an engaging and valuableknowledge for further research and clinically applied scenarios.

Outre les hydrocarbures, qui constituent la majeure partie du pétrole, des impuretés telles que le soufre, l'oxygène, l'azote et les métaux peuvent entrer dans la composition des pétroles bruts. Pour obtenir les produits finaux, le pétrole est raffiné. Lors du raffinage, les impuretés sont éliminées par des procédés physiques et chimiques. Les composés soufrés peuvent être éliminés par des réactions d'hydrotraitement. Les catalyseurs de cette étape sont généralement des oxydes ou des sulfures métalliques, mais les étapes de traitement secondaire peuvent utiliser des métaux, parfois précieux. Il a été démontré que les carbures ont une activité catalytique parfois supérieure à celle des métaux nobles, ainsi que des taux d'empoisonnement plus faibles. L'obtention de carbures par le biais d'une réaction gaz-solide permet de surmonter de nombreuses difficultés liées à d'autres procédés. Dans ce travail, la production de Mo2C est étudiée dans deux systèmes de réaction : un réacteur à lit fixe et un réacteur rotatif.

The agrochemical complex is considered the main component of our country's economy, and one of the important factors of its acceleration is chemicalization, first of all, the wide use and effective use of mineral fertilizers. The existence of a large-capacity industrial base for the production of mineral fertilizers, including phosphorus fertilizers, the decrease in the quality of the imported Korotag phosphorite raw material and the decrease in its reserves, as well as the constant interruption in the supply of local raw materials - put mastering of the material base among the urgent problems. To get out of this situation, several government decisions were made on the development of the local raw material base based on phosphorites of Central Kyzylkum (MK), which has no analogs among the phosphorites of the CIS countries and is a new industrial variety for production, located in the Navoi region. done. The monograph is intended for use by independent researchers, basic doctoral students, research interns, master's and bachelor's students, as well as professionals working in this field in training courses.

This monograph talks about the theoretical justification of increasing the fire ability and stability of textile materials to high temperatures, the detection of multifunctional properties of local raw material-based metal, phosphorus, and Nitrogen-Group oligomeric antipyrine, as well as additional areas of effective use, the physicochemical properties of new oligomeric antipyrine compositions and improvements in the protective mechanisms of exposure. Scientific research is carried out around the world to produce special clothing in the field of fire extinguishers, welders, household goods, furniture production, and other industries based on Fireproof textile materials. Of particular importance in this regard is the determination of the optimal composition and physical-chemical properties of water-soluble oligomer-antipyrine, the mechanism of interaction of natural textile materials with oligomer-antipyrine modifiers to increase the fire ability of natural textile materials. The monograph is designed for textile materials, fireproof materials, chemical, and Chemical Technology specialists, professors and teachers of higher educational institutions, and doctoral students.

Herbal drugs play a pivotal role in modern medicine however only limited biotechnology application has been seen. Revolutions in high-throughput approaches emphasize omics approaches. A volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, this book provides in-depth analysis of breakthroughs in the research of medicinal plants.

Enzyme Biotechnology for Environmental Sustainability discusses recent applications of enzyme biotechnology in various industrial sectors and state-of-the-art information on novel microbial enzyme technologies for a sustainable environment. The book describes in detail the latest developments and modern methods in microbial enzyme biotechnology for wider application in bioremediation, cleaner technology for industries and waste management, green chemistry and pharmaceutical biotechnology, sustainable textiles, food production and biodegradation, and other industries. The chapters cover topics such as genetic engineering, protein engineering, nanotechnological advances of microbial enzymes, computational tools for engineering enzymes, and health risk assessment of enzymes in different sectors. With contributors from an array of experts in the field, Enzyme Biotechnology for Environmental Sustainability is an informative reference for researchers, biotechnologists, microbiologists, environmental scientists, graduate and post-graduate students working in the area of enzyme technology and their biomedical, environmental, and industrial applications.

This volume covers the regulatory processes involved in producing a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) biopharmaceutical product for commercial distribution, including areas of current GMP, registration, and legal and ethical considerations. Emerging trends in the technology and regulatory compliance are also discussed, with advice on establishing efficient manufacturing facilities. Intended for practitioners in the commercial biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry, the text is an ideal resource for practitioners looking to develop their ability to manufacture biopharmaceutical products at a large scale.

While technological advancement leads to societal benefits in terms of economic growth, it also brings with it challenges in its impact on the environment or human health. Sustainable development seeks a uniform means of comparing the economic benefits with the environmental and health costs associated with the implementation of a new technology. This revised encyclopedia investigates sustainability initiatives across a range of industries, providing insight into future opportunities for technological development. A broad spectrum of human challenges have only become more intense since publication of the first edition. For example, climate change is now observed across the globe as a contributor to large scale weather events, including extreme drought in Australia, intense wildfires in California, and flooding along the great rivers of Africa, North and South America. Land in the Amazon rain forest is destroyed to provide increased cropland, contributing to climate change. Expansion of the use of biomass as a raw material in chemical processing leads to food shortages. In many cases, these challenges have the greatest impact on the poorest nations, and the most polluting manufacturing facilities are located in the poorest communities, demonstrating social justice challenges. Encyclopedia of Sustainable Technologies, Four Volume Set provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges of modern technology, and the innovations that are leading to better use of limited resources and improved resiliency as we learn to adapt to a changing world. Each chapter examines in depth a technological solution to support a specific human need, evaluates it relative to its impacts on the environment and human health, and considers the social justice issues underlying its development. The new edition provides a stronger link between manufacturing and climate change, updates on new technologies for the generation, distribution and storage of energy, new concepts in resiliency and modularity that have changed manufacturing and chemical processes, and emphasizes the trade-offs required to obtain desired products while minimizing environmental impact.

Animals possess many remarkable and unique characteristics and abilities. Their agility and capabilities both educate and inspire us.This fascination has given rise to a whole field of study known as biomimetics.Inside Marvels of Mammals, you will discover how humans have been inspired to mimic the animal kingdom in the fields of robotics, aviation, nanotechnology, engineering, medicine, and more.This book gives you a glimpse into the exciting world of biomimetics and its multitude of uses in modern technology, both now and into the future.You will discover:¿ How a dog's incredible sense of smell has inspired medical researchers to develop devices that can analyze your breath and detect diseases, such as diabetes and even cancer.¿ How the Arctic Ground Squirrel's unique abilities help them survive incredibly harsh winters, while inspiring cutting-edge medical breakthroughs in treating Alzheimer's disease.¿ How the deep diving abilities of the Cuvier's Beaked Whales help doctors improve treatments for collapsed lungs.¿ How pangolins are helping scientists understand the animal-to-human transfer of coronaviruses to prevent the next pandemic.¿ How the echolocation abilities of bats and precision sonar of dolphins are inspiring new innovations in sonar devices, in order to treat brain disorders like Parkinson's disease.And so much more!Now is the time to learn about these incredibly natural phenomena and help take your appreciation for the animals we share this earth with to the next level.Grab a copy of Marvels of Mammals today!

This book covers the basic knowledge of biojet fuel, explores the current technological status, and presents future prospects for commercial biojet fuel production. The focus of this book is on biojet fuel production from different types of potential substrates. It also includes technoeconomic analysis and life cycle assessment of biojet fuel. Biojet fuel is currently recognized as the best alternative to petroleum-based jet fuel due to its renewability and sustainable features. However, there is a scarcity of reports on biojet fuel production from various types of substrates.The aviation industry globally consumes approximately 200 million tonnes of jet fuels each year, with a projected continuous growth rate of 5% per year until 2050 (Seymour et al., 2020). Currently, the global demand for jet fuel is predominantly met by petroleum-based fuels. However, the limited availability of fossil fuels and increasing concerns about climate change have placed significant pressure on commercial airlines to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and embrace cleaner and more sustainable practices.Biojet fuel has emerged as the most favorable alternative to petroleum-based jet fuel due to its renewable nature and sustainable characteristics. Despite its potential, there is a limited number of reports available on the production of biojet fuel from different types of substrates. The present scenario of biojet fuel necessitates the development of improved and cost-effective technologies that can yield long-term benefits.The book is useful for students and researchers in various branches of life sciences, including environmental biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, renewable energy, chemical engineering, nanotechnology, biotechnology, microbiology, and more.

This volume provides comprehensive dry and wet experiments, methods, and applications on nanopore sequencing. Chapters guide readers through bioinformatic procedures, genome sequencing, analysis of repetitive regions, structural variations, rapid and on-site microbial identification, epidemiology, and transcriptome analysis. Written in the format of the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, each chapter includes an introduction to the topic, lists necessary materials and methods, includes tips on troubleshooting and known pitfalls, and step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Nanopore Sequencing: Methods and Protocols aims to be comprehensive guide for researchers.

This third edition provides new and updated chapters detailing preparation of liposomes, physicochemical characterization of liposomes, lipid analysis, drug encapsulation, surface modification, stimuli response as well as cellular interaction, and biodistribution. Also included is an updated chapter on the history and evolution of the field of liposomology. Written in the format of the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, each chapter includes an introduction to the topic, lists necessary materials and reagents, includes tips on troubleshooting and known pitfalls, and step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Liposomes: Methods and Protocols, Third Edition aims to serve as a reference for graduate students, post-doctoral researchers as well as established investigators utilizing lipid-based systems.

This book focuses on Indigenous self-determined and community-owned responses to complex socioeconomic and political challenges in Australia, and explores Indigenous policy development and policy expertise. It critically considers current practices and issues central to policy change and Indigenous futures. The book foregrounds the resurgence that is taking place in Indigenous governing and policy-making, providing case studies of local and community-based policy development and implementation. The chapters highlight new Australian work on what is an international phenomenon.This book brings together senior and early career political scientists and policy scholars, and Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars working on problems of Indigenous policy and governance.

This book discusses recent trends and concepts in the field of biorefinery. It discusses optimal and economic strategies for converting biomass to value-added products to maximize profits with minimal environmental impact with a sustainability approach. The chapters of the book are focused on the current technologies, techno-economical aspects, life cycle assessment, and case studies. The book is divided into three sections; the first section presents strategies for the production of biofuels like bioethanol, biomethane, biohydrogen, bio-oil, gasification, etc., from the biomass in a sustainable way. The second sections review the extraction of bioactive chemicals, phenolic antioxidants, enzymes, and carboxylic acid from the biomass residue. The last section examines the utilization of biomass for the production of bioactive materials, including biofertilizers, bioadsorbents, activated carbon, nano-materials, and pigments. This book explores the relation between biofuels and the sustainable development goals (SDGs) 7.

The population balance methodology provides a powerful framework for studying polydisperse entities such as aerosols, crystals and bubbles. This self-contained and accessible book explains how this theoretical framework can be employed across a wide range of scientific, engineering and environmental problems. The methodology is explained step-by-step, showing readers how to use these techniques by formulating the population balance problem, choosing models and implementing appropriate solution methods. Particular focus is given to the coupling of the population balance with fluid mechanics and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), in both laminar and turbulent flows. Applications of the population balance methodology are explored in case studies including nanoparticle synthesis, soot formation and crystallisation, and sample open-source code is provided. This book will be valuable to researchers across a range of disciplines including chemical and mechanical engineering, physics and environmental science, and can be used as a resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses.

Cutting-Edge Applications of Nanomaterials in Biomedical Sciences is a comprehensive exploration of the revolutionary impact of nanotechnology on the field of medicine. This book delves into the remarkable potential of nanomaterials in advancing medical diagnostics and therapeutics, particularly in drug delivery. It serves as an indispensable guide, presenting the latest developments in nanomedicine, precision medicine, and nanoengineering while addressing the challenges and opportunities that arise. The book covers a wide range of topics, from nanomaterials for cancer therapy to their applications in imaging and diagnostics. It discusses the transformative role of nanomaterials in targeted delivery and controlled release, as well as their potential in regenerative medicine and infectious disease diagnosis and treatment. By presenting cutting-edge research and developments in the field, this book aims to bridge the gap between bench and bedside, providing a vital resource for researchers, clinicians, and students in the biomedical sciences. Moreover, it highlights the commercialization potential of nanomedicine, fostering collaboration between academia and industry. Policymakers and regulators will also find this book invaluable for understanding the ethical and safety implications of incorporating nanomaterials into medical practices.

Na-Ionen-Batterien, die aufgrund des reichlich vorhandenen und gleichmäßig verteilten Natriums vielversprechend für Elektrofahrzeuge und Stromnetze sind, stehen vor der Herausforderung, durch die Chemie der Kathodenmaterialien eine ausreichende Energiedichte zu erreichen. Unter den verschiedenen Kathodenbestandteilen, die für Na-Ionen-Batterien untersucht wurden, haben Wissenschaftler Nasicon-Verbindungen untersucht. Das offene Gerüst der Nasicon-Strukturen erleichtert die Diffusion von Na+-Ionen und macht sie zu hervorragenden Kathodenmaterialien. Aufgrund ihrer strukturellen und thermischen Stabilität, ihres breiten Spektrums an elektrochemischen Potenzialen und ihrer hervorragenden Ionenleitfähigkeit werden Nasicon-Materialien als wichtige Kathodenbestandteile angesehen. Ihre schlechte elektronische Leitfähigkeit schränkt jedoch praktische Anwendungen ein, was Forscher dazu veranlasst, Strategien wie Kohlenstoffbeschichtung, Größenreduzierung und Elementdotierung einzusetzen, um die elektronische Leitfähigkeit zu verbessern. Dieser Beitrag gibt einen Überblick über die jüngsten Fortschritte bei der Entwicklung von Nasicium-basierten Kathodenbestandteilen für Na-Ionen-Batterien.

Na-ion batteries, promising for electric vehicles and grids due to the abundance and uniform distribution of sodium, face challenges in achieving sufficient energy density through cathode materials chemistry. Among various cathode constituents explored for Na-ion batteries, scientists have investigated Nasicon compounds. The open framework of Nasicon structures facilitates Na+ ion diffusion, making them excellent cathode materials. Recognized for structural and thermal stabilities, a wide range of electrochemical potentials, and superior ionic conductivity, Nasicon-based materials are considered significant cathode constituents. However, their poor electronic conductivity limits practical applications, prompting researchers to employ strategies such as carbon coating, size reduction, and elemental doping to enhance electronic conductivity. This paper provides an overview of the recent progress in the development of Nasicon-based cathode constituents for Na-ion batteries.