Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (20240271118). POLYMERIC ENCAPSULATION OF WHOLE CELLS AS BIOREACTORS simplified abstract
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POLYMERIC ENCAPSULATION OF WHOLE CELLS AS BIOREACTORS
Organization Name
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
Inventor(s)
Jennifer M. Knipe of Oakland CA (US)
Joshua R. Deotte of Livermore CA (US)
POLYMERIC ENCAPSULATION OF WHOLE CELLS AS BIOREACTORS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240271118 titled 'POLYMERIC ENCAPSULATION OF WHOLE CELLS AS BIOREACTORS
The abstract describes a method for forming a bioreactor using additive manufacturing technology to create a three-dimensional structure, infilling it with a mixture to encapsulate whole cells, and then curing the structure.
- Additive manufacturing technique used to form a three-dimensional structure
- Infilling the structure with a mixture to encapsulate whole cells
- Curing the infilled structure to create a bioreactor
Potential Applications: - Biomedical research - Pharmaceutical development - Environmental monitoring
Problems Solved: - Efficient cell encapsulation - Customized bioreactor design - Scalability in bioreactor production
Benefits: - Precise control over cell encapsulation - Tailored bioreactor structures - Cost-effective manufacturing process
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Bioreactor Manufacturing Method for Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Industries" This technology can be used in biopharmaceutical production, tissue engineering, and bioprocessing industries, leading to improved efficiency and cost savings.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore patents related to additive manufacturing in bioreactor production, cell encapsulation techniques, and 3D printing in biomedical applications.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in additive manufacturing materials for bioreactor production, cell encapsulation methods, and bioreactor design optimization.
Questions about Bioreactor Formation: 1. How does this method compare to traditional bioreactor manufacturing techniques? This method offers more flexibility and precision in bioreactor design and cell encapsulation compared to traditional methods.
2. What are the potential challenges in scaling up this bioreactor manufacturing process? Scaling up may require optimization of the infilling mixture and curing process to ensure consistent cell encapsulation across larger bioreactor structures.
Original Abstract Submitted
according to one inventive concept, a method for forming a bioreactor includes: forming a three-dimensional structure using an additive manufacturing technique; infilling the at least one side of the three-dimensional structure with a mixture for forming a polymer-encapsulated whole cells; and curing the infilled three-dimensional structure.
