The following points highlight the six main steps involved in the downstream processing of products. The steps are: 1. Separation of Particles 2. Disintegration of Cells 3. Extraction 4. Concentration 5. Purification 6. Drying. Step # 1. Separation of Particles: The first step in DSP is the separation of solids, usually cells, from the liquid medium. This is generally achieved [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Fermentor 2. History of Fermentors 3. Design 4. Construction 5. Use of Computer in Fermentor 6. Types. Meaning of Fermentor: A fermentor (bioreactor) is a closed vessel with adequate arrangement for aeration, agitation, temperature and pH control, and drain or overflow vent to remove the waste biomass of cultured microorganisms [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. History of Glutamic Acid 2. Commercial Production of Glutamic Acid 3. Uses. History of Glutamic Acid: The history of the first amino acid production dates back to 1908 when Dr. K. Ikeda, a chemist in Japan, isolated glutamic acid from kelp, a marine alga, after acid hydrolysis and fractionation. He also discovered [...]