Description

This edition of the Industrial Bioprocessing Technology Opportunity Engine (TOE) features information on the use of sustainable industrial hemp fibers as a common solution for various applications in everyday life, and the use of straw bales to promote green building techniques. The TOE lays emphasis on the manufacture of geopolymer concrete from inert byproducts derived from manufacturing industries and also provides insights on the construction of buildings completely using recycled and sustainable materials. The TOE also features information on the design and development of biophillic restorative environmental building architecture for enhancing human health, and use of multi-layer filtration systems for the effective removal of pharmaceuticals from wastewater. The TOE also covers use of plant based renewable feedstock instead of petroleum products for the manufacture of specialty chemicals and the effective replacement of non-renewable feedstock based gelatin with plant-based soft gels.

The Industrial Bioprocessing TOE provides intelligence on technologies, processes and strategic insights of industries involving bioprocessing, including innovations in the development and production of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, alternative fuels, chemical feedstocks, food and beverages, and consumer products.

Keywords: Geopolymer concrete, industrial hemp, green construction, biophillic design, neutraceuticals, fermentation, reverse spherification, seaweed packaging, microalgae, carotenoids, humectants, fungi, proteins, softgels, precision photosynthesis, algae, photo-bioreactors