Biocatalyst chamber encapsulation system for bioremediation and fermentation
US6916652B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M23/34
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention comprises novel culture methods and devices in which biocatalysts are substantially immobilized contained, suspended and or incubated in a chamber. At least one injection element provides a fluid flow to a perimeter of the chamber and the fluid force of the fluids flowing into the chamber works with the centripetal force created by rotation of the device to suspend the cells within the chamber, promote cell growth and/or clean the fluid as it passes thru the suspended biocatalyst.
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