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Industrial Fermentation: Biofuels, Bioreactors, Microorganisms ft. Krist V. Gernaey

Industrial Fermentation: Biofuels, Bioreactors, Microorganisms ft. Krist V. Gernaey15 May 202533 min

<p>What does it take to scale up industrial processes using tiny living organisms? Pranoti Kshirsagar speaks with Professor Krist Gernaey from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) near Copenhagen about the fascinating world of <strong>industrial fermentation</strong>. Discover the crucial role of <strong>bioreactors</strong> and the power of <strong>microorganisms</strong> in producing everything from sustainable <strong>biofuels</strong> to essential industrial enzymes. This episode explores the cutting-edge of <strong>biotechnology</strong> and <strong>chemical engineering</strong>.</p><p>Beyond the technical details, Krist shares insights into his life as a professor at <strong>DTU</strong> and even touches on his children&#39;s amusing perspective on his <strong>research</strong>! Learn about the collaborative and international nature of modern scientific work in <strong>Denmark</strong>.</p><p><strong>Curious to learn more about the potential of industrial fermentation?</strong></p><p>Find key takeaways, interesting anecdotes, and links to <a href="https://thesciencetalk.com/podcast/industrial-fermentation-biofuels-bioreactors-microorganisms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">explore further in our companion blog post</a>.</p>