"Biochemical engineering, also known as bioprocess engineering, is a field of study with roots stemming from chemical engineering and biological engineering."
The use of renewable materials such as biomass to produce chemicals instead of petroleum-based resources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on non-renewable resources.
Biomass Feedstocks: This topic includes different types of biomass, such as corn, sugarcane, and switchgrass, which can be used as raw materials for bio-based chemicals production.
Biorefinery: A biorefinery is a facility that produces different bio-based products from biomass feedstocks. This topic covers the different types of biorefineries and their functions.
Biocatalysts: Biocatalysts are enzymes or microorganisms used in bio-based chemical production. This topic covers the different types of biocatalysts and their applications.
Green Solvents: Green solvents are non-toxic and non-hazardous solvents used in bio-based chemicals production. This topic covers the different types of green solvents and their properties.
Renewable Energy: Bio-based chemicals production requires energy, and renewable energy sources can be used to power the production process. This topic covers the different types of renewable energy and their applications.
Life Cycle Assessment: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a methodology used to evaluate the environmental impact of bio-based chemicals production. This topic covers the different steps involved in LCA and its importance in sustainable bio-based chemicals production.
Bio-Based Plastics: Bio-based plastics are plastics made from renewable sources, such as corn or sugarcane. This topic covers the different types of bio-based plastics and their applications.
Green Extraction: Green extraction is a method of extracting bio-based chemicals from biomass using non-toxic solvents. This topic covers the different types of green extraction methods and their applications.
Sustainable Chemistry: Sustainable chemistry aims to reduce the environmental impact of chemical production. This topic covers the principles of sustainable chemistry and their application in the production of bio-based chemicals.
Biodegradability: Biodegradability is the ability of a substance to be broken down by microorganisms in the environment. This topic covers the importance of biodegradability in bio-based chemicals production and the different factors that affect biodegradability.
Biopolymers: Biopolymers are large organic molecules made up of repeating subunits of natural sources, which can be used in multiple applications like packaging, medical implants, textiles, and others.
Bio-based solvents: Bio-based solvents are derived from natural sources such as vegetable oil, lactic acid, and sugar, and are known for their low toxicity and ease of degradation.
Bio-derived and biodegradable plastics: Biodegradable plastics are composed of natural organic materials like starch, cellulose, and chitin, which can break down into non-toxic substances when exposed to microorganisms.
Bio-based surfactants: Bio-based surfactants are surface-active agents used for the suspension, emulsification, and dispersion of two immiscible liquids like oil and water, and are derived from natural sources such as vegetable oils, sugars, and proteins.
Bio-derived chemicals: Bio-derived chemicals are produced from renewable biomass sources like algae, plants, and trees, and can be used to make materials like adhesives, coatings, and detergents.
Bio-based lubricants: Bio-based lubricants are made from natural sources such as vegetable oils and animal fats, and are used in automotive, industrial, and aerospace applications.
Bio-based adhesives: Bio-based adhesives are made from natural sources like starch, soy protein, or lignin, and can be used in multiple applications such as packaging, construction, and automotive.
Bio-based pigments and dyes: Bio-based pigments and dyes are derived from natural sources such as plants, minerals, and bacteria, and can be used in the textile, paint, and cosmetic industries.
Bio-based feedstocks: Bio-based feedstocks are intermediates used as starting materials in the production of chemicals and fuels, and are derived from renewable sources such as crop residues, wood waste, and algae.
Bio-based resins: Bio-based resins are made from renewable raw materials like vegetable oils, plant-based sugars, and lignin, and are used in multiple applications such as coatings, adhesives, and composites.
Bio-based plastics additives: Bio-based plastic additives are used to enhance the performance and properties of biodegradable plastics, and are derived from natural sources like starch, cellulose, and proteins.
Bio-based aromatics: Bio-based aromatics are derived from renewable sources like lignin and cellulosic feedstocks and can be used as a substitute for petroleum-based aromatics.
"It mainly deals with the design, construction, and advancement of unit processes that involve biological organisms (such as fermentation) or organic molecules (often enzymes)."
"...biofuels, food, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and water treatment processes."
"The role of a biochemical engineer is to take findings developed by biologists and chemists in a laboratory and translate that to a large-scale manufacturing process."
"Biochemical engineering, also known as bioprocess engineering..."
"...with roots stemming from chemical engineering and biological engineering."
"...involving biological organisms (such as fermentation)..."
"...or organic molecules (often enzymes)..."
"...in areas of interest such as biofuels, food..."
"...in areas of interest such as pharmaceuticals..."
"...in areas of interest such as biotechnology..."
"...in areas of interest such as water treatment processes."
"...take findings developed by biologists and chemists in a laboratory..."
"...translate that to a large-scale manufacturing process."
"...the design, construction, and advancement of unit processes..."
"...involving biological organisms (such as fermentation)..."
"...or organic molecules (often enzymes)..."
"...in areas of interest such as biofuels..."
"...in areas of interest such as water treatment processes."
"...with roots stemming from chemical engineering and biological engineering."