Magnetic field assisted fluidization – a unified approach. Part 8. Mass transfer: magnetically assisted bioprocesses

Abstract

Part 8 of the series Magnetic field assisted fluidization (MFAF) – A unified approach deals with biochemical upstream (production) and downstream (separation) processes performed in magnetically assisted reactors. Basic reactor principles well-implemented in chemical engineering science are used to analyze the existing situation of those special types of mass transfer devices. The hydrodynamics of all systems reviewed in the previous parts of the series (G-S, L-S and G-L-S) serves as a foundation assuring proper understanding of their mass transfer performances. Thorough analysis of magnetically assisted bioprocesses is performed together with suitable devices for their performance. Part 8 refers not only to reactors with magnetic biosupports but also to processes with free-suspended cells imposed to magnetic field action and micro devices for upstream processing.