Challenges and opportunities in synthetic biology for chemical engineers

Journal Article · Fri Nov 15 00:00:00 EST 2013 · Chemical Engineering Science

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2012.06.013· OSTI ID:1211021

Luo, YZ; Lee, JK; Zhao, HM

Synthetic biology provides numerous great opportunities for chemical engineers in the development of new processes for large-scale production of biofuels, value-added chemicals, and protein therapeutics. However, challenges across all scales abound. In particular, the modularization and standardization of the components in a biological system, so-called biological parts, remain the biggest obstacle in synthetic biology. In this perspective, we will discuss the main challenges and opportunities in the rapidly growing synthetic biology field and the important roles that chemical engineers can play in its advancement. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)
• DOE Contract Number: DE-AR0000206
• OSTI ID: 1211021
• Journal Information: Chemical Engineering Science, Vol. 103; ISSN 0009-2509
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English