High Value Fermentation Products, Volume 1: Human Health

Green technologies are no longer the "future" of science but the present, and this book describes relevant aspects of industrial-scale fermentation, which already generates commercial values of over one third of a trillion US dollars annually and will likely radically change the way we produce chemicals in the long-term future. Examples of products, operating procedures, engineering and design aspects, economic drivers and cost, and regulatory issues are addressed, and a discussion of how we got to where we are today is also included.

Format: Hardback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 05 April 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Green technologies have emerged as the present, rather than just the future, of science. The process industries, among others, are making remarkable strides, seemingly daily, and consumers are increasingly demanding products derived from green technologies. As a result, it is crucial for businesses across all industries to stay abreast of the latest processes and technologies. This global initiative, known as "going greener," is particularly evident in the field of fermentation technology.

This book delves into relevant aspects of industrial-scale fermentation, a rapidly expanding domain that generates annual commercial values exceeding one-third of a trillion US dollars. It is poised to profoundly alter the long-term production of chemicals. From biofuels and bulk amino acids to monoclonal antibodies and stem cells, these products rely on the mass suspension cultivation of cells in stirred bioreactors, the most widely employed and versatile method for manufacturing. Today, a diverse range of cells can be cultivated using this approach, and genetic engineering tools are readily available for many of them.

The book addresses various aspects, including product examples, operating procedures, engineering and design considerations, economic drivers, cost factors, and regulatory challenges. Furthermore, it explores the historical journey and the real-world applications of industrial fermentation, with a specific focus on large-scale production in industrial settings.

This chapter is dedicated exclusively to the large-scale production techniques used in industrial environments.

Weight: 1080g
Dimension: 266 x 187 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119460015