Dive into the world of bioseparations through educational resources created by U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories from across the United States. The topics below contain lesson plans that introduce the basic fundamentals and techniques of bioseparations, while also encouraging participants to consider the real-world importance of bioseparations work. In addition, students will be able explore careers pathways in bioenergy utilizing the Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Career Exploration Wheel.

Optimizing Separations

This activity focuses on the separation techniques associated with the purification of a desirable intermediate, delving into the processes of filtration and adsorption. The purpose of this activity is to introduce students to designing a multistep bioseparation where they must make considerations of cost, efficiency and yield.

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