Miniaturization in biotechnology: speeding up the development of bioprocesses

Recent Pat Biotechnol. 2011 Dec;5(3):160-73. doi: 10.2174/187220811797579105.

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Automation
  • Biocatalysis
  • Bioreactors
  • Biotechnology / instrumentation
  • Biotechnology / methods*
  • Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / instrumentation
  • Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / methods
  • Miniaturization*
  • Patents as Topic