Biotechnology Second, Completely Revised Edition Edited by H.–J. Rehm and G. Reed in cooperation with A. Pühler and P. Stadler This fully revised and expanded Second Edition takes into account all recent developments in biotechnology. It is extraordinarily broad in scope, up–to–date, carefully structured and well–balanced. "Biotechnology" considers both basic concepts and widely–differing industrial applications: it is a successful synthesis of theory and practice. Any scientist aiming for success in industrial microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology and chemical engineering must turn to "Biotechnology". Volume 3: Bioprocessing: an exciting new engineering discipline. It combines the development and optimization of biotechnological processes with effective strategies to recover and purify the desired products. Safety as well as cost plays an important role here. This volume covers the immensely differentiated spectrum of methods and operations of bioprocessing, presented by the most competent experts in the field. Topics included are: ??Industrial Cell Cultures ?? Pharmaceutical Proteins ?? Bioreactors ?? Media and Air Sterilization ?? Oxygen Transfer ?? Scale Implications ?? Fermentation Data Analysis ?? Cell and Debris Removal ?? Protein Purification ?? Electrokinetic Separations ?? Final Recovery Steps ?? Process Validation