| Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 300 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-290) and index. |
| Contents |
1. The bioprocessing industry : an introduction -- 2. Safety of disposable systems -- 3. Containers -- 4. Mixing systems -- 5. Disposable bioreactors -- 6. Connectors and transfers -- 7. Controls -- 8. Downstream processing -- 9. Filling and finishing systems -- 10. Filtration -- 11. Regulatory compliance -- 12. Environmental concerns -- 13. Epilogue. |
| Summary |
Because of many misconceptions, the biological drug manufacturing industry does not fully utilize disposable components, despite their wide availability. These misconceptions include concerns for the quality of materials, running costs, scalability, the level of automation possible, and the training of staff needed to include these components in existing bioprocessing systems. Not fully realizing the long-term benefits, many manufacturers are unwilling to discard investments made in fixed equipment and traditional stainless steel systems. Regulatory and environmental concerns, however, will ev. |
| Local Note |
Taylor & Francis Taylor & Francis eBooks: Open Access |
| Subject |
Biotechnology.
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SCIENCE -- Biotechnology.
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Biotechnology. (OCoLC)fst00832729
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781439866702 |
| ISBN |
9781439866955 (electronic book) |
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1439866953 (electronic book) |
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9781439866702 (hardback) |
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1439866708 (hardback) |
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1280122579 |
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9781280122576 |
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