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Isolated bacterial line of sphingomonas
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In Germany science and industry are working together, minimising the ecological impact of industrial processes and production methods via the use of biotechnology. This leads to a major reduction in waste and by-products in comparison with conventional chemical processes. Biotechnical processes are also appealing to industry for economic reasons, thanks to their low resource and energy requirements.


We can distinguish between three different areas within this topic, relating to the wide range of application options:
• Energy production: The central themes here are the realisation and utilisation opportunities of biomass and biogas, as well as environmentally-friendly automotive fuel.
• Production: In many cases the reorganisation of industrial processes was scientifically observed and verified. Positive case studies are available for example from the chemical, paper, pulp, metal, mineral, textile and foodstuff industry sectors.
• Cleaning: This area concentrates on the application of biotechnology in ground sanitation, waste disposal, waste water purification and exhaust air treatment processes.
There is hope that biotechnology will emerge as the driving force behind integrated environmental protection. Already today experts consider it to be a key technology for the 21st century.


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Link-IconA modular protein purification system based on membrane adsorption
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The system developed under the project makes it possible to determine the purification parameters of the target protein quickly and simultaneously. It was possible to reduce the quantities of chemicals and resulting wastewater considerably as against conventional chromatography media.
Source:  Federal Foundation for the Environment (DBU)
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PDF-IconAdvanced waste water purification by alternating denitrification with fixed bed reactors
By the parallel operation of a submersed and a fixed bed plant according to the alternating denitrification procedure the transferability of this N-elimination procedure to the fixed bed technology was examined. Also, the suspensa elimination performance as well as the observance of effluent values for filterable materials were compared in both procedures. The procedure of the alternating denitrification could be installed with satisfying results on the fixed bed plant. The ammonium degradation was heavily affected by the suitable procedure, in particular the correct combination of inlet quantities and duration of phase times (detailed information in German).
Source:  Federal Foundation for the Environment (DBU)
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Project-IconAutoTIS: Innovative Plant Breeding in Temporary Immersion Systems
An innovative plant culture method capable of industrial implementation was developed under the project using the "temporary immersion system" (TIS). The system facilitates the propagation of plants and plant organs the whole year round and does not require the use pesticides or herbicides. It enables the industrial cultivation of exotic plants and domestic wild plant species, e.g. for the production of medicines. Expand…
Source:  Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
Keywords:  plant production, medicine
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PDF-IconBIOKON – nature in support of technical innovations
The living world offers a wealth of beneficial high-tech solutions to meet the challenges of the 21st century. The object of bionics is to unlock these environmental-friendly structures and mechanisms in order to allow their incorporation into innovative technical solutions. In order to promote a constructive dialogue between scientific circles and industry, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has initiated the development of the BIOKON bionic expertise network. Further information is contained in the project-description.
Source:  Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
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Link-IconBiocatalytic synthesis of chiral synthesis components
Selektivitätsverbesserung durch Einsatz von Biokatalysatoren zur Synthese enantiomerenreinen (2S,5S)-Hexandiols
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A resource-efficient method of synthesis was developed under the project which facilitates the production of chiral diols and hydroxy ketones, compounds that have been gaining increasing importance as pharmaceutical intermediates. The process reduces the quantity of waste by up to 60% and lowers the energy required by about 25%.
Source:  Federal Foundation for the Environment (DBU)
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Project-IconBiofiltration with following UV-radiation for advanced waste water treatment after biological pretreatment
In the course of the extension of the waste water treatment plant of Cloppenburg/Germany to 190,000 PE a 2-stage biofiltraton plant was integrated in the treatment process. By the analytical program carried out in the course of the demonstration Project on biofiltration sponsored by the German Umweltbundesamt, it could be proved that the 2-stage biofiltration plant effects additional COD-removal of about 60% (effluent concentration 35 mg/l) and an average final total phosphorus concentration of about 0.5 mg/l. With respect to nitrification, biofiltration proved to be a powerful process. Effluent concentrations of ammonia below 1.0 mg/l could be achieved but were not stable. Expand…
Source:  Federal Environment Agency (UBA)
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PDF-IconBiogas power plant at Ankara (Turkey)
The project of the “ASKI” aims at installing a cogeneration plant, fueled with sewage digester gas originating from the central sewage plant at Ankara (Turkey). The project is unique in its kind and size within Turkey and demonstrates a reference object referring to economical and ecological optimised electricity supply. The project receives funding from the KfW.
Source:  KfW Entwicklungsbank (KfW development bank)
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PDF-IconBiopolymers
Biotechnological methods are now capable of replacing the petrochemical techniques used to produce the basic materials for plastics manufacture. They can also be used to manufacture the basic materials for innovative biologically-degradable plastics for use in the high-tech sector. More information is provided in the following German-language article.
Source:  Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
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Link-IconBiotech Network Dresden
By means of the BioMeT-Innovation Network the Society for Knowledge and Technology Transfer of the TU Dresden limited liability (GWT) aims at an interdisciplinary connection of economy, science, service and consulting enterprises, public institutions as well as already existing networks. The purpose is to use the synergy effects between the rapidly developing bio sciences and engineering sciences, informatics and medicine for the economic region Dresden. On this website BioMet presents its partners in the above mentioned fields and its projects.
Source:  GWT-TUD GmbH
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Link-IconBiotech Region Munich
The service, consulting and financing society BioM AG is the coordination platform of BioTech Region Munich with its head office in Martinsried (at present more than 130 pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms). With an international network it offers a central contact point for biotechnology enterprises and founders of companies with a need for information and consulting. The website offers access to the range of services offered by the BioM AG, promotion possibilities, a firm database, and links to other Bio Regions.
Source:  BioM Biotech Cluster Development GmbH
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