by Greg Benz, P.E. In aerobic fermentation, a frequent issue is the tendency for an aerated liquid to generate foam. In extreme cases, the foam can be so severe as to render the fermenter inoperable…
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Enzyme Expert
Enzyme experts, often called enzymologists or biochemists specializing in enzymes, are involved in studying, characterizing, and applying enzymes in various scientific and industrial contexts. Enzyme experts are skilled in isolating and purifying enzymes from natural…
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Synthetic Biology Experts
Synthetic biology is a field of science that combines engineering principles with biology to design and create new biological systems or modify existing ones. Synthetic biology involves the design and construction of new biological parts,…
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Polymer Expert
What is a polymer expert? Polymer science is the study of all types of polymers and plastics, including both thermosets and thermoplastics, and their applications. Examples of the applications of these low-cost, high-performance materials that…
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Technologies to Valorize Renewable Resources
As renewable resources like waste wood, agricultural waste, or municipal solid waste (MSW) are available at scattered sites in small amounts (as compared to petroleum), the question always arises as to technologies best suited to…
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Biotechnology in Renewable Energy
Biotechnology plays a vital role in the development of renewable energy sources. Biotechnology can help to produce biofuels, a renewable source of energy. These biofuels are derived from plant-based materials such as corn, sugarcane, and…
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Beverage Fermentation
Beverage fermentation refers to the process by which a microbiological agent, typically fungi (e.g. Saccharomyces spp.) or bacteria (e.g. Lactobacillus spp.), convert a sugar-containing liquid into one which contains alcohol and acid products. Humans have…
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Wastewater Plant Energy Balance
Wastewater treatment plants are significant energy consumers, with energy input being the electricity, fuel, and chemicals required for plant operation, and energy output being biogas, heat, and electricity produced by the plant. If the energy…
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Commercialization of Renewable Technologies
To tackle climate change, reduce solid waste, and improve air and water quality, we must phase out current practices and switch to more sustainable solutions, many of which do not exist today. These new solutions,…
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Alternative Proteins – Bioreactors
Bioreactors play a crucial role in the production of alternative proteins, which are plant-based, insect-based, or lab-grown protein sources that aim to replace traditional animal-based protein sources. Bioreactors are used to cultivate microorganisms, such as…
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