Disposable Bioprocessing Systems

Download or read book Disposable Bioprocessing Systems written by Sarfaraz K. Niazi and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a researcher with experience designing, establishing, and validating biological manufacturing facilities worldwide, this is the first comprehensive introduction to disposable systems for biological drug manufacturing. It reviews the current state of the industry; tackles questions about safety, costs, regulations, and waste disposal; and guides readers to choose disposable components that meet their needs. This practical manual covers disposable containers, mixing systems, bioreactors, connectors and transfers, controls and sensors, downstream processing systems, filling and finishing systems, and filters. The author also shares his predictions for the future, calling disposable bioprocessing technology a "game changer."