International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials
Volume 3, Issue 2 (2017)
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Thienamycin: A Review
Abstract: Thienamycin antibiotic have a long history. The activity of thienamycin against major bacterial specious are abundant. Thienamycin is the initially beta lactam antibiotic with carbapenem ring system. This review paper constellates information about the activities and properties of thienamycin.
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Response Surface Optimization of the Medium Components for the Production of Exo-polysaccharide by Lactobacillus plantarum MTCC 2621
Abstract: This study was aimed to produce and purify the Exo-polysaccharides from the lactobacillus plantarum MTCC 2621 culture by using ethanol precipitation method by submerged fermentation. The culture showed the higher EPS and biomass yield by using suitable conditions. Lactobacillus plantarum MTCC 2621 showed EPS yield 3.3 g/l by glucose, 3.4g/l by organic nitrogen source, 3.1g/l by inorganic nitrogen source, 2.2g/l by 48 hours incubation time and 2.7g/l by using pH …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 15–38 Read article
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Increased Efficiency and Shelf Life of Functional Foods Through Nanoparticle-Based Products in Food Packing and Processing Industries
Abstract: In recent years there is an upsurge in food industries as numerous food products are launched to enhance its shelf life and storage efficiency. In resolving these issues nanotechnology especially in food sector including food processing, food monitoring, food packaging, development of food modifying colors, production of functional foods, nutritional or flavoring properties according to a dietary need of a person as well as production of stronger coloring, flavorings and …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 39–44 Read article
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Bioaccumulation, Bioconcentration, and Biomagnification: Justification for Expediting the Clean-up of Contaminated Mangroves in Ogoniland
Abstract: Mangroves, which once served as natural reservoir of beneficial seafood to the inhabitants of ogoniland, an oil-rich community in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, now, pose serious ecological and health risks to the people. Crude oil exploration and exploitation in this region have brought about increased release of harmful chemical substances into these mangrove environments. These chemicals build up in the native flora and fauna associated with the ecosystem …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 45–49 Read article
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Bamboo Charcoal – Review
Abstract: Bamboo charcoal also termed as “Black Diamond”. This black diamond is made when plants, five years or older, are burned inside an oven at temperatures over 800 degrees centigrade. Bamboo activated carbon is synthesized from bamboo charcoal. Bamboo charcoal has various applications it has vast application in the field of medicines, in purification, etc. This review paper gives an insight about the process of making bamboo charcoal and its applications.
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–14 Read article