7th International Conference on Stem Cell Engineering 2019 December 11-13, 2019Hotel Barcelona Center, Barcelona, SpainThe 7th International Conference on Stem Cell Engineering will bring together leaders and trainees from cutting edge fields of stem cell engineering to develop the next-generation of stem cell technologies.
New Products: November 2019 November2019New ProductsBioprocessing Advanced Pipetting Heads Streamline Cell Culture Workflows The VIAFLO 96/384 has been improved with the addition of two new 24-channel pipetting heads. Designed to make cell biology workflows more efficient and reliable, these handheld...
Improving Bioproduct Synthesis with Cell-Free Systems May 29, 2019Cell-free systems reduce complex interactions by allowing researchers to study the reactions in the cell outside of the cell boundary.
Optimization of Alkaline Peroxide Pretreated Rice Husks Using Response Surface Methodology Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 3, 2019Cruse oil released into the ocean can lead to both environmental pollution of the water system and economics lost for the water purification. Rice...
July 2019 CEP Preview July 9, 2019A look at commissioning smart technology equipment, an intro to vapor intrusion, cutting costs and emissions with combustion control, and more.
New Products: July 2019 July2019New ProductsHeat Transfer Stirring Hot Plates Handle Corrosive Materials These corrosion-resistant, multiposition, stirring analog hot plates are suitable for acid digestions and can be used with most corrosive solutions. The 12-in. (305-mm) square ceramic...
The Future of Single-Use Components in Biopharmaceutical Production July2019BioprocessingMatthew OlsenSingle-use equipment has become ubiquitous in the biopharmaceutical industry, but further development in four key areas is needed to continue progress in this field.
Catalyzing Commercialization: Fermentation for Biodegradable Superabsorbent Polymers June2019Catalyzing CommercializationSuperabsorbent hydrogels — capable of absorbing liquids and swelling up to several hundred times their initial mass — can be used within topical personal care products, in the cores of absorbent hygiene products such as disposable diapers, and in...
April 2019 CEP Preview April 12, 2019In this month's issue, a look at managing severe weather and flood risks (open access article), tips for optimizing industrial fermenters, bioprocessing safety, and much more.
Technical Entity Trends: Improving Bioproduct Synthesis with Cell-Free Systems April2019Technical Entity TrendsIzabela BalickaBiologists and bioengineers alike must understand the most basic unit of life — the cell. However, the complexity of various intracellular processes presents a challenge for researchers who try to discern biological processes and the engineers who want to make specific modifications to cells. Cell-free systems reduce these complex interactions by allowing researchers to study the reactions in the cell outside of the cell boundary.
Create a Strong Safety Awareness Across Biosafety Levels April2019BioprocessingPhil N. MoléUnderstanding differences in microbial hazards and handling procedures is key to ensuring occupational safety when working with biohazard materials.
Novel Anion Exchange Media for Viral Clearance Archived Webinar Sep 26, 2018 The need for higher performance and lower cost manufacturing processes in biologic process development is intensifying.
Development of Next Generation Purification Platforms through Novel Technologies and Holistic Process Engineering Approaches Archived Webinar May 2, 2018 How can you address new requirements to shrink time to clinic and decrease biopharmaceutical manufacturing cost and risk? Take this webinar to find out. Join 3M’s, Alexei Voloshin, as he discusses...
From Biochemical Engineering to Synthetic Biology: A Short History of Engineering Impacts on Biotechnology Archived Webinar Sep 27, 2012 This webinar will focus on how biochemical engineering developed in response to the need for large-scale production of antibiotics in the 1940s and 50s, even though fermentation provided a route to...
Cell Therapy Bioprocessing Archived Webinar Feb 8, 2011 As cellular therapies are advancing through clinical development and getting closer to market, close collaborations between stem cell biologists, clinical cell processing technologists, and...
Breaking the Cell Wall Barrier for Difficult-to-Express Natural and Supernatural Products Archived Webinar May 27, 2010 Modern recombinant DNA expression technologies, by definition, challenge cells to engage in unnatural acts; specifically, the production of new types and large quantities of proteins for which the...
Molecular Bioprocessing as a New Paradigm for Drug Discovery Archived Webinar Mar 2, 2010 The drug discovery process is expensive and often inefficient. With the emergence of genomic and proteomic information, the growth of critical molecular targets is rapid. Nevertheless, the...
Designing Efficient Metabolic Networks for Biofuels Production Archived Webinar Jun 25, 2009 Biotechnological processes depend to a large extent on the productivity of the organisms used. Recent advances in systems biology and bioinformatics have made it possible to rigorously analyze the...
New Products: February 2019 February2019New ProductsHeat Transfer Small Spray Dryer Fits In Laboratory Hoods The Model 0.1 PolarDry electrostatic spray dryer has a design that follows current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) enforced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The dryer is...
New Products: November 2018 November2018New ProductsBioprocessing Sensor Performs Real-Time Cell Monitoring CITSens MeMo is an electrochemical, enzyme-based sensor that allows continuous online, in situ measurement of glucose and lactate. It is designed for use in cell culture media as well as in...
New Products: April 2018 April2018New ProductsFiltration and Separations Dust Filter Meets Sanitary Standards The Hygienic Round Top Removal (HRT) filter is a pulse-jet filter designed for dust collection in low-capacity pneumatic conveying systems. The unit has a top-hinged dome and uses snap-...
Methane-eating Bacterium Shows Promise as Biocatalyst February 19, 2018A microbe's ability to ingest methane opens the doors for potentially producing various product precursors in an environmentally friendly way.
New Products: February 2018 February2018New ProductsHeat Transfer Condensing Boiler Has a Flexible Design for Easy Field Access The Free Flex condensing boiler has a 95% thermal efficiency and a weld-free construction. The heat exchanger can be easily accessed in the field for cleaning. The boiler is...
Announcing A Community of Process Engineers January 26, 2018We're looking for process engineers across all industries to join a community dedicated to them. Sign up now to have online discussions or share your profile.
New Products: January 2018 January2018New ProductsInstrumentation Frequency-to-Analog Converter Allows Programming from Smartphones The FAC-R frequency-to-analog converter changes incoming sensor frequency to both current and analog voltage output. It interfaces with frequency output sensors and...
Biolubricants Development, Formulation and Friction Test Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 28, 2017Biolubricants have exhibited a lot of advantages over the conventional lubricants: excellent lubricity, minimizing of corrosion of metal surfaces,...
Cellulosic Ethanol Production through Chemical Detoxification Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 12, 2016Cellulosic ethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass offers a sustainable solution for transition from fossil based fuels to renewable...
Hybrid Cell Culture Models for Efficient Process Development Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 12, 2015Cell culture processes are dynamic systems governed by a large number of influential and highly interacting process variables. Despite the stringent...
Clone and Media Selection in Mab Biosimilar Process Development Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 9, 2015In the biopharmaceutical sector the topic of biosimilars remains a highly controversial issue. Until 2014, eleven different biosimilar active...
Extractives of Douglas-fir and their Implications for Fermentation Based Biofuel Production Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 9, 2015Douglas fir ( Pseudotsuga menziesii ) has been investigated as a feedstock for biofuel processes due to its abundance in western North American...