October 2019 CEP Preview October 14, 2019Get great advice on implementing ISO 50001, check out the special section on industrial biotechnology, delve into Canada's chemical industry, and much more.
SBE Special Section: Industrial Biotechnology (Complete 26-Page Section) October2019SBE Special SectionIndustrial Biotechnology Inspires and Innovates; Building Successful Startups in Industrial Biotechnology; Developing the Next Generation of Sustainable Biomaterials; New Tools from the Microbial World for Agriculture and Beyond; Meeting the Needs of the Cell-Based Meat Industry; Scaleup and Commercialization of a Gas Fermentation Technology
Building Successful Startups in Industrial Biotechnology October2019SBE Special SectionJoško BobanovićIndustrial biotech startups are typically founded by technical individuals — engineers and scientists with little experience in the world of business. This article describes ways to avoid some of the pitfalls that budding startups face.
Developing the Next Generation of Sustainable Biomaterials October2019SBE Special SectionJeroen F. Visjager, Ritu Bansal-Mutalik, Alex PatistInspired by nature, one company is using advanced biotechnology techniques to develop new textiles and materials that raise the bar for sustainability.
Industrial Biotechnology Inspires and Innovates October2019SBE Special SectionThe industrial biotechnology community spans industry, national laboratories, academic institutions, and investors in the private equity and venture capital (VC) space. From small startups to established multinationals, companies in this field are pushing boundaries and developing game-changing innovations.
Meeting the Needs of the Cell-Based Meat Industry October2019SBE Special SectionElliot SwartzCommercialization of cell-based meat products at economically viable prices will require significant innovations, presenting new challenges and opportunities for industrial biotechnologists.
New Tools from the Microbial World for Agriculture and Beyond October2019SBE Special SectionKelly SmithBy 2050, crop production will need to increase by more than 70% to sustain the world’s growing population. To meet this target, novel crop protection strategies must be developed and implemented. One biotech company is leading the charge in generating biological products for disease and pest control in crops.
Scaleup and Commercialization of a Gas Fermentation Technology October2019SBE Special SectionRachel BrencA newly commercialized gas fermentation platform could be key to addressing climate change by enabling biological conversion of waste gases to products.
A Chat with Twist Bioscience's Emily Leproust on DNA Synthesis May 30, 2019Twist Bioscience CEO, cofounder, and director Emily Leproust discusses the company's work and the promising future of synthetic biology.
Tim Gardner on Data Systems for Biotech and Bioprocessing [Interview] May 1, 2019Important discoveries are often overlooked or delayed due to fragmented scientific data. Tim discusses how the biotech industry can address this issue.
Daniel MacEachran on Commercializing Industrial Biotechnology [Interview] February 19, 2019Daniel will speak about brand owner engagement and how it's essential for the adoption of renewable materials and chemicals in the marketplace.
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...
From Biomass to Biofuels: Breaking the Cellulose Barrier Archived Webinar Oct 5, 2011 Cellulases are of considerable current interest for converting the cellulosic content of biomass to fermentable sugars for biofuels production. To facilitate the enzymatic conversion of biomass to...
Biological Synthesis of Fuels and Chemicals Archived Webinar Jul 22, 2010 Global energy and climate problems have stimulated increased efforts in synthesizing fuels and chemicals from renewable resources. Compared to the traditional biofuel, ethanol, higher alcohols offer...
Systems Metabolic Engineering Archived Webinar Apr 22, 2010 As our concerns on global warming and other environmental problems are increasing, there has been much interest in developing sustainable system for the production of chemicals, fuels, and materials...
Industrial Systems Biology Archived Webinar Aug 25, 2009 Cell factories are used extensively to produce many specific molecules used as pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, fuels, materials and food ingredients. Through the use of directed genetic...
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...
Henk Noorman on Commercializing Industrial Biotechnology [Interview] January 29, 2019Henk discusses some of the insights into fermentation computation that he will present at CIB and shares thoughts on future advances in industrial biotechnology.
A Preview from Invited Conference Speakers at Commercializing Industrial Biotechnology 2019 January 9, 2019Hear from invited speakers about what you can expect to learn at this event and about what they see in the future for the commercialization of industrial biotechnology.
Robert S. Langer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology: The Future of Chemical Engineering September 13, 2018Bob Langer of MIT shares his predictions on where he sees the profession of chemical engineering heading over the next 25 years.
James A. Stapleton, University of Oregon: The Future of Chemical Engineering September 4, 2018James revisits his 2008 predictions and looks at the next 25 years, with an eye on how chemical and biological engineers will play a role in solving the world's greatest challenges.
Consider a Career in Biotech June 26, 2018Looking for a promising career direction? Biotech is a vast and diverse field and has growing opportunities.
Expo Preview: INTERPHEX 2018 March2018New ProductsINTERPHEX is an annual event dedicated to showcasing pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical innovation, technology, and knowledge. It brings together over 11,000 global pharmaceutical and biotechnology professionals for exhibitions, education,...
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.
Modeling of CO2 Capture Using Microalgae Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 7, 2013In order to model the growth of microalgae in a open-pond reactor , a 1000L system has been built and operated under realistic outdoor conditions...
Towards Developing Anaerobic Digestion Based Biorefinery – Research On Food Wastes As Feedstock Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingOctober 19, 2011Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a proven technology for waste treatment. However, as the organic material becomes more valuable and being treated as...
Green and High Efficient Enzyme Hydrolysis Process for Sweet Sorghum Bagasse Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingOctober 19, 2011In order to improve enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency, several approaches including liquid hot water (LHW) pretreatment, adding surfactant, magnetic...
BIOCORE - On a Paradigm for the Design and Synthesis of Real-Life Biorefineries Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingOctober 19, 2011As oil is a fast depleting resource (BP, 2010), much is expected by the production of biofuels as valid options to replace fossil-oil transportation...