Book excerpt: A practical bench-side reference for carbohydrate chemistry Methods in Carbohydrate Chemistry: Lipopolysaccharides, Separation and Analysis, Glycosylated Polymers (Volume 9) presents proven techniques for working with carbohydrates in the lab. Topic experts contribute insights and protocols for membrane isolation and purification, glycoprotein synthesis, and carbohydrate immobilization, with detailed guidance on chromatographic, chemical, enzymatic, and physical methods of separation and analysis. Helpful flow charts provide easy bench-side reference, while proven methods allow for predictable, repeatable results. Anyone who encounters carbohydrates in the lab will find value in this clear, practical reference.