BME Z530Sust Bioprocess Des & Scale-Up

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This course introduces and discusses updated biotechnologies aiming to produce goods using biological systems that are environmentally friendly. In recognition of the fast pace at which the sustainable biotechnology is moving, the course combines existing bioreaction engineering principles with up-to-date knowledge pertaining to the design and scale-up for a sustainable production of industrial goods. Additionally, the course entails case studies to discuss innovative approaches that would help meet the goal of net-zero targets to reduce climate change and carbon emissions. Topics include unique strains as a tool and factory to improve protecting the environment, bioreaction engineering, control of metabolic networks for sustainable production of bioproducts, scale-up issues for large industrial bioreaction. The course also discusses challenges and future directions in the field of sustainable bioprocesses both in small and in industrial scale