Methods and devices for remediation and fermentation
US6703217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M41/40
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention comprises novel culture methods and devices in which living cells or subcellular biocatalysts are immobilized in an open chamber defined by two rotating disks. The fluid force of nutrient fluids flowing into the chamber opposes the centripetal force created by rotation of the device to suspend the cells within the chamber and promote cell growth. Use of an open chamber increases the capacity of the device to produce the desired cellular products.
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