Microsystems create new opportunities for the spatial and temporal control of cell growth
and stimuli by combining surfaces that mimic complex biochemistries and geometries of the …

This review focuses on the emerging field of miniature bioreactors (MBRs), and examines
the way in which they are used to speed up many areas of bioprocessing. MBRs aim to …

Silicon and glass were the main fabrication materials of microfluidic devices, however,
plastics are on the rise in the past few years. Thermoplastic materials have recently been …

The pharmaceutical and biotech industries face continued pressure to reduce development
costs and accelerate process development. This challenge occurs alongside the need for …

The presence and concentration of oxygen in biological systems has a large impact on the
behavior and viability of many types of cells, including the differentiation of stem cells or the …

Miniaturization is being increasingly applied to biological and chemical analysis processes.
Lab-on-a-chip systems are direct creation of the advancement in the miniaturization of these …

Microfluidic bioreactors fabricated from highly gas-permeable poly (dimethylsiloxane)(PDMS
) materials have been observed, somewhat unexpectedly, to give rise to heterogeneous …

Bioreactors of various forms have been widely used in environmental protection, healthcare,
industrial biotechnology, and space exploration. Robust demand in the field stimulated the …

Biotechnology process development involves strain testing and improvement steps aimed at
increasing yields and productivity. This necessitates the high-throughput screening of many …

Microorganisms are not only common pathogens in clinical practice, but also an important
participant in the maintenance of ecological balance, which plays a vital role in food …