Freeze-Drying of Microorganisms

Encyclopedia of Microbiology, Third Edition

Volumn , Issue , 2009, Pages 162-173

  Morgan, C ^a   Vesey, G ^b  

^a BTF Pty Ltd   (Australia)

^b UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY   (Australia)

Author keywords

carbohydrates; cell viability; drying; freeze drying; freezing; lyophilization; lyoprotectant; microorganisms; protective agents; rehydration; storage; survival

Indexed keywords

EID: 84944397054     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1016/B978-012373944-5.00114-0     Document Type: Chapter

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3. T.A. Jennings (2002) Lyophilization: Introduction and Basic Principles. Englewood, CO: Interpharm Press
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