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Carrier Molecules Cut Toxic Chemical Use.

Publication: Membrane & Separation Technology News
Publication Date: 01-APR-06
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
A chemical engineer at The University of Auckland is combining hollow fiber membranes and environmentally friendly vegetable oils to replace toxic solvents in extracting a range of biomolecules, such as antibiotics and organic acids.

Monwar Hossain at Auckalnd University's Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering is applying the techniques of reaction and separation to enhance productivity in many sectors, including the pharmaceutical, food, dairy, biochemical and metals industries. Hossain's process uses molecules that react with the...



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