Fermentation processes

In addition to the molecular optimisation of biotechnological processes at the enzyme or cell level, there is also the scaling and process optimisation. Bioprocess engineering helps to replace conventional chemical processes, especially in the utilisation of biogenic raw materials, by producing a variety of valuable substances. In addition to purely enzyme-based processes, fermentative processes, which enable the production of substances with the help of microorganisms, are still essential today.

The research area “Fermentative Processes” is concerned with the development of these processes for the targeted production and processing of valuable products.

In particular, the integration of residual material flows is of central importance and an important aspect in terms of circular economic cycles.

In order to ensure economic production or to compete with conventional processes, processes must be continuously optimised and adapted to the latest biological findings.