Biochemical Engineering: A Textbook for Engineers, Chemists and Biologists

di Shigeo Katoh (Autore)

Jun-ichi Horiuchi (Autore)

Fumitake Yoshida (Autore)

Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, 2026

Apply chemical engineering principles to biological processes with??confidence Biochemical Engineering: A Textbook for Engineers, Chemists, and Biologists, now in its Third Edition, delivers a structured approach to applying chemical engineering principles to biological systems. Written by a team of experienced biochemical engineers from leading Japanese universities, this textbook requires no prior chemical engineering knowledge while building the analytical skills needed to solve real bioprocess problems. The Third Edition adds a new chapter on monoclonal antibodies and therapeutic proteins, covering upstream processing, downstream purification, and quality control. The three-part structure progresses from fundamental concepts through process aspects like heat transfer, mass transfer, and bioreactors, to practical applications including fermentor engineering and medical device production. More than one hundred exercises support self-study. The book includes: Clear explanations connecting fundamental engineering principles to therapeutic protein production, bridging classical biochemical engineering with modern industrial??biotechnology Comprehensive coverage of bioseparation methods, bioreactor design, bioprocess control, and biorecognition assays essential for bioprocess development Over one hundred exercises with detailed questions and answers enabling students to build strong fundamentals through structured self-study New coverage of monoclonal antibody production including upstream processing, downstream purification, quality control methods, and future industry perspectives Logical three-part organization progressing from basic concepts through process aspects to practical applications without requiring prior engineering background Undergraduate students in biotechnology, chemical engineering, and biology will find this textbook builds essential bioprocess engineering competencies systematically. Lecturers at universities and applied sciences institutions gain a proven resource that connects theory to industrial practice across food, pharmaceutical, and water treatment applications.

• Autore: Shigeo Katoh, Jun-ichi Horiuchi, Fumitake Yoshida
• Editore: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH
• Anno: 2026
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 336 p.
• Dimensioni: 244 x 170 mm
• EAN: 9783527354450

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