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SBE Special Sections in CEP Magazine

SBE members gain access to the semi-annual SBE Special Section in CEP.

SBE Update: Enhancing Bioprocessing

Using Genomic Tools to Improve the Production of Biologics

Recombinant DNA technology transforms mammalian cells into factories for protein-based therapeutics. New techniques provide chemical engineers with a better understanding of the process as well as the cells themselves.

Your Personal Genome for $1,000?

IBM scientists from four fields — nanofabrication, microelectronics, physics and biology — are collaborating to develop a “DNA transistor” that could make obtaining a personalized genome analysis easier, faster, and cheaper — ultimately as low as $100.

Principles of Bioprocess Control

The use of complex living organisms, process variation, and lack of real-time measurements of key parameters are some of the challenges involved in automating a bioprocess. This article explains an indirect approach to monitoring and controlling a fermentation process.

The Role for Biofuels

The advanced biofuels industry is at a critical stage of development and deployment.

Minimize Scale-Up Risk

Proven commercial-scale equipment already exists for many operations involved in producing biofuels from lignocellulosic feedstocks.

Ionic Liquid Pretreatment

Ionic liquids show promise as lignocellulosic biomass solvents. But is this approach a scientific curiosity or a commercially viable biofuel pretreatment technology?

Converting Cellulose to Biofuels

Biochemical and thermochemical process technologies being developed to convert wood and other lignocellulosic feedstocks to liquid fuels will drive the transition from corn-based ethanol to advanced biofuels.

SBE Update: Engineering Advanced Biofuels

Developing Cell Therapy Biomanufacturing Processes

Establishing scalable technology platforms that allow for varying levels of production throughout the different stages of clinical testing can minimize process development timelines, drug-comparability risks, and — ultimately — costs.

Stem Cell Engineering 101

Stem cells are poised to transform medical treatments for a host of diseases and malignant conditions. Translating stem cell research into clinical therapies, disease models, and drug-screening platforms will require a combination of sound science and innovative chemical and biological engineering.

Engineering a Better Way to Heal Broken Bones

Integrating mesenchymal stem cells and biomaterials shows promise for treating traumatic skeletal injuries via bone tissue engineering.

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