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Membrane processes in biotechnology: an overview.

Catherine Charcosset1

  • 1Laboratoire d'Automatique et de Génie des Procédés, UMR CNRS 5007, UCBLyon 1, ESCPE-Lyon, 43 Bd du 11 Novembre 1918, 69 622 Villeurbanne Cedex, France. charcosset@lagep.univ-lyon1.fr

Biotechnology Advances
|May 12, 2006
PubMed
Summary

This review explores diverse membrane processes, including ultrafiltration and membrane bioreactors, highlighting their selectivity and applications in various industrial technologies.

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Area of Science:

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Separation Technology

Background:

  • Membrane processes are vital in upstream and downstream industrial applications.
  • Established methods include ultrafiltration and microfiltration.
  • Emerging technologies encompass membrane bioreactors, chromatography, and contactors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review various membrane processes.
  • To focus on membrane materials, module design, operating parameters, and applications.
  • To highlight the advantages of membrane systems.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of membrane processes.
  • Analysis of membrane materials and module designs.
  • Discussion of operating parameters and applications.

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Main Results:

  • Membrane systems offer high selectivity and surface-area-per-unit-volume.
  • They enable control over phase contact and mixing.
  • A wide range of applications exists for these processes.

Conclusions:

  • Membrane processes are versatile and increasingly important in industry.
  • Understanding materials, design, and parameters is key to optimizing applications.
  • Further development in membrane technology promises expanded utility.