Bøger af Latika Bhatia

The present book on Immunology is first in series written to cater the beginners in microbiology. The present book is designed to cater the needs of B.Sc. and M.Sc. students of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Pharmacy. The basic concepts of Immunology such as antigen, antibody, serological reactions, hypersensitivity are discussed concisely for better understanding of the students and form a source material to the teachers. Immunohematology, autoimmune disease and immunodeficiency are also covered precisely. The subject matter is written in simple language keeping in view of student's standard and very well illustrated with clear diagrams.

This volume focuses on how waste biomass can be transformed into useful biomaterials, food and feed, fuel, and chemicals by using various processes. It explores the key features of biotechnology for waste biomass utilization and for biomass conversion for biofuels, chemicals, and other new commercial products.

Various biomolecules like carbohydrates and proteins; fibers and minerals are found in these agro-wastes. These are compounds of industrial engrossment. Due to this richness in composition, one can find a large scope both from economic and environmental aspects if these wastes are reutilized. The economical aspect is based on the fact that such wastes may be used as low-cost raw materials for the production of bioethanol, finally reduces the production costs. Because most of the agro-industrial wastes also contain phenolic compounds of toxic prospective; which may cause downturn of the environment if discharged to the nature, it is but natural that an environmental concern is also associated with it. Taking all the above aspects into consideration, the aim of the study is; To develop an economical and environment friendly bioprocesses to produce bioethanol from lignocellulosic waste materials like wheat straw, bagasse, peels of Litchi chinensis, Citrus sinensis var mosambi and Ananas cosmosus. To achieve the above aim, experiments were scientifically designed using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) for developing, improving, and optimizing the ethanol yield.