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SBE Special Sections in CEP Magazine

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

Bio-Based Materials in the New Bio Economy

Biological feedstocks are expected to gradually replace some fossil-based raw materials to create eco-friendly products, from car parts and packaging materials to electronic devices and other consumer goods - laying the foundation for a reduced-carbon economy.

SYNTHETIC SPIDER SILK PROTEINS AND THREADS

E. coli can be genetically engineered to mimic the complex natural process by which a spider makes the proteins that it uses to spin the fibers for its web. With additional processing, fibers with properties similar to those of natural spider silk can be obtained..

ONE-STEP FERMENTATIVE PRODUCTION OF POLYLACTIC ACID

The use of PLA has been hindered by its complex and expensive synthesis process. A new technology promises to change this — giving PLA a chance to compete with fossil-based plastics.

RHEOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF BIO-BASED MATERIALS

Experimental and analytical tools combined with computational studies can be used to design new bio-based materials tailored for specific applications.

Engineered Protein Templates Synthesize Inorganic Nanomaterials

This powerful biomimetic method is a fast, flexible way to produce a wide range of inorganic nanostructures from a single protein scaffold.

SBE Update: The Merging of Bio and Nano

Earlier this year, the Society for Biological Engineering (SBE) organized its Sixth International Conference on Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (ICBN), which focused on bio-nanoscience and bioengineering for translational medicine. The conference brought together bioengineers and nanotechnology...

Chemical Engineering at the Intersection of Nanotechnology and Biology

Chemical engineers are at the forefront of this rapidly developing field, with the potential to propel discoveries from the bench to bedside.

A MagDot-Nanoconveyor Assay Detects and Isolates Molecular Biomarkers

The ability to quickly analyze, separate, and manipulate multiple types of biomarkers from small sample volumes is a significant step toward personalized medicine.

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