Bio-GENTLE Green membrane bioseparation for circular economy
Lead Research Organisation:
Lancaster University
Department Name: Engineering
Abstract
Bio-GENTLE will train 12 doctoral candidates (DCs, 2 UKRI subsidised) with an overarching goal to propel Europe to the forefront of research and
development of biomolecules that can be used as high-volume commodities or low-volume, but high-value compounds in food,
pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. The scientific aim of this network will be to produce and share knowledge, insights, and
solutions to these objectives, thereby enabling major steps towards, and providing evidence of sustainable biomaterials production
on larger scales for application in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics in Europe. Furthermore, the implementation of the actions will
connect professionals of various backgrounds from academics and from industry in this network, thus strengthening collaboration
and discussions to bring the biomolecules separation and utilization field to the next level of the circular economy. Bio-GENTLE is
both original and innovative because it utilizes a unique interdisciplinary approach combining the power of fundamental analysis,
experimentation, and mathematical modeling, to create a flexible bioseparation platform geared toward a green and circular
economy. The holistic approach, from material to process, is enclosed in this training network. Such an approach is strongly
recommended for the successful development of novel membrane processes. The 12 DCs will be trained and experience the
complete chain from materials properties to complete process design and evaluation.
development of biomolecules that can be used as high-volume commodities or low-volume, but high-value compounds in food,
pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. The scientific aim of this network will be to produce and share knowledge, insights, and
solutions to these objectives, thereby enabling major steps towards, and providing evidence of sustainable biomaterials production
on larger scales for application in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics in Europe. Furthermore, the implementation of the actions will
connect professionals of various backgrounds from academics and from industry in this network, thus strengthening collaboration
and discussions to bring the biomolecules separation and utilization field to the next level of the circular economy. Bio-GENTLE is
both original and innovative because it utilizes a unique interdisciplinary approach combining the power of fundamental analysis,
experimentation, and mathematical modeling, to create a flexible bioseparation platform geared toward a green and circular
economy. The holistic approach, from material to process, is enclosed in this training network. Such an approach is strongly
recommended for the successful development of novel membrane processes. The 12 DCs will be trained and experience the
complete chain from materials properties to complete process design and evaluation.
