Miniaturization in Biotechnology: Speeding up the Development of Bioprocesses

Title: Miniaturization in Biotechnology: Speeding up the Development of Bioprocesses

Volume: 5 Issue: 3

Author(s): Pedro Fernandes, Filipe Carvalho and Marco P.C. Marques

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Keywords: Automation, biocatalysis, downstream processing, fermentation, high throughput, microfluidic devices, microreactors, microsensors, microstructured reactors, microtiter plates, Miniature bioreactors, Miniaturization in biotechnology, Monitoring and control of process variables, Optodes, Process intensification, shaken vessels

Abstract: The use of miniaturized devices for fastening bioprocess development, even up to production scale, has expanded rapidly, a feature clearly noticeable in recent years. This matter was reviewed in a recent past, but several developments have occurred since. These will be addressed in the present work, which will provide some insight on the use of microfluidic /microstructured reactors and of micro-scale downstream processing as well, therefore broadening the scope of the review.

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Fernandes Pedro, Carvalho Filipe and P.C. Marques Marco, Miniaturization in Biotechnology: Speeding up the Development of Bioprocesses, Recent Patents on Biotechnology 2011; 5 (3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/187220811797579105