Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam
and Plasma Technology FEP

Electron beam technologies for biotechnological applications

Global meeting place for the process industries / August 22, 2022 - August 26, 2022

Achema

Fraunhofer FEP offers applied and industry driven as well as customized R&D for innovative solutions in vacuum coating and surface treatment as well as organic electronics.

Therefore we use our core competences in electron beam and plasma technology for surface functionalization, treatment and modification e.g. for sterilization or biofunctional coatings.

We offer the development of new technologies for surface treatment and their transfer to systems suitable for industrial use. For this purpose, we develop, implement, and integrate key components tailored for industrial applications.

Visit us at the Fraunhofer joint booth A52 in Hall 6.0!

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Event details

Location

Frankfurt am Main

Date

August 22, 2022 - August 26, 2022

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Bioleaching by stimulated microorganisms

A new process for enhanced microbial ore leaching (bioleaching) is under development at Fraunhofer FEP. Within the project “BioIntElekt”, funded by the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (reference no. 601015) we have developed an innovative small-scale, low-energy electron beam source integrated in a bioreactor system. With the help of this, metals should be mobilized with the help of bacteria. We are currently working on a lab-scale technology for the direct integration of an electron beam source into a bioreactor for the treatment of liquids. Futhermore, we were able to run initial tests with an existing electron beam plant to proof the feasibility of the technology. First results show, that the interaction between electrons and bacteria can lead to stimulation.

Medical and biotechnological applications

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Integrated systems and key components

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Effective metal extraction with electron-stimulated microorganisms by bioleaching

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Experimental plant for the treatment of liquids with low-energy accelerated electrons

Monitoring of biological processes, sensor technology and diagnostics

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Electron beam technology for the treatment of liquids on bioreactors

Electrons can be helpful in many industrial areas. At Fraunhofer FEP we have used our extensive experience to effectively treat even small quantities of liquids with electrons in compact systems. The initial idea was to gently inactivate viruses and bacteria for the production of inactivated vaccines. Examples of inactivated vaccines include ones against influenza and hepatitis A. Our inactivation technology with electrons eliminates the need to use toxic chemicals. This ensures fast, highly reproducible and effective vaccine production.

Process orientated hardware development for the technologies of the future!

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Hardware development

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Annett Graf

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Fraunhofer FEP
Winterbergstr. 28
01277 Dresden

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Prof. Dr. Simone Schopf

Group Manager Biomedical Laboratory Unit

Fraunhofer FEP
Winterbergstraße 28
01277 Dresden

Phone +49 351 2586 205

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Dr. Michiel Top

Division Director Systems

Fraunhofer FEP
Winterbergstr. 28
01277 Dresden

Phone +49 351 2586 355

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