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Recent advances in bioprocessing application of membrane chromatography

2013; Elsevier BV; Volume: 31; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.biotechadv.2013.01.007

1873-1899

Valerie Orr, Luyang Zhong, Murray Moo‐Young, C. Perry Chou,

Innovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation

Compared to traditional chromatography using resins in packed-bed columns, membrane chromatography is a relatively new and immature bioseparation technology based on the integration of membrane filtration and liquid chromatography into a single-stage operation. Over the past decades, advances in membrane chemistry have yielded novel membrane devices with high binding capacities and improved mass transfer properties, significantly increasing the bioprocessing efficiency for purification of biomolecules. Due to the disposable nature, low buffer consumption, and reduced equipment costs, membrane chromatography can significantly reduce downstream bioprocessing costs. In this review, we discuss technological merits and disadvantages associated with membrane chromatography as well as recent bioseparation applications with a particular attention on purification of large biomolecules.