Cold Pressing To Produce Essential Oils
Cold pressing, also known as expression or mechanical pressing, is a traditional method used to produce essential oils from various plant materials. Unlike solvent extraction […]
Biochemical Engineering
Solvent Extraction of Essential Oils
Solvent extraction is one of the most common and widely used methods for obtaining essential oils from various plant materials. This technique involves the use […]
The Value of Hydrodistillation
Hydrodistillation, also known as water distillation is a form of steam distillation. It is a widely used method for extracting essential oils from aromatic plants […]
The Use of Safrole
Safrole is an organic compound with the chemical formula C10H10O2. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid that is naturally found in various plants, […]
The Fermentation of Filamentous Fungi
The fermentation of filamentous fungi, also known as fungal fermentation, is an essential biotechnological process used to produce a wide range of products, including enzymes, […]
The Trickle-Bed Reactor
The trickle-bed reactor (TBR) is a type of fixed-bed reactor used in various chemical and biochemical processes, particularly in gas-liquid-solid reactions. It is designed to […]
Using Precision Fermentation to Make Rennets and Challenges to Producing Complex Components in Milk-Like Casein Micelles
Precision engineering is one of the new terms used nowadays when attempting to harness the power of fermentation for food and biopharmaceutical production. Back in […]
Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles
Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN) are a type of nanoscale particle composed primarily of silica, which is the main constituent of sand and glass. These nanoparticles […]
Agrobacterium
Agrobacteria are those used to carry tumour-inducing (Ti) or root-inducing (Ri) conjugative megaplasmids needed for virulence. Agrobacteria, also known as Agrobacterium, are a genus of […]
Types of Molasses
Molasses is a thick, dark syrup that is a byproduct of the sugar refining process. It is produced when sugar cane or sugar beets are […]
Rhodotorula glutinis
Rhodotorula glutinis is a species of oleaginous yeast that belongs to the Basidiomycota phylum. It is commonly found in various environments, including soil, water, plants, […]
Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC)
Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is a thermochemical process that converts organic biomass, such as agricultural waste, sewage sludge, or woody materials, into a carbon-rich material known […]
The Role of Digital Twins in Biotechnology
Digital twins in biotechnology refer to virtual replicas or models of biological entities, systems, or processes that are created using digital technologies. They are a […]
The Genus Rhodococcus in Biotechnology
Rhodococcus is a genus of Gram-positive, non-spore-forming bacteria that belongs to the family Nocardiaceae within the Actinobacteria phylum. These bacteria are characterized by their ability […]
Aspergillus niger
Aspergillus niger is a filamentous fungus belonging to the genus Aspergillus. It is one of the most common and extensively studied species of Aspergillus due […]
Monoclonal Antibodies in Biotechnology
Monoclonal antibodies are highly specialised protein molecules that has found wide-ranging application in biotechnology and an analytical biochemistry. Of all the advances that have been […]
The Role of DNA Topisomerases
Topoisomerases are enzymes that play a crucial role in the maintenance and regulation of DNA structure and topology within cells. They are responsible for altering […]
The Yeast: Candida rugosa
Candida rugosa is a yeast species belonging to the genus Candida. It is a dimorphic fungus, meaning it can exist in two different forms: yeast […]
Methanobacterium formicicum
Methanobacterium formicicum is a species of microorganism belonging to the domain of the Archaea. It is a methanogenic archaeon, meaning it produces methane as a […]
What is the difference between haploidy and monoploidy?
Haploidy and monoploidy are both terms used in genetics to describe the number of sets of chromosomes in a cell or organism. While they are […]