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Bioprocess Engineering and Biocatalysis (BEBL) aims to achieve competitive and sustainable technological platforms and analytical methodologies and tools with high potential and economic impact. In the field of biocatalysis the main goal is to design processes for the production of value-added bioproducts by bioconversion using enzymes and microbial cells, as well as to improve biocatalyst performance. The scales abridged range from micro- to pilot-scale. Key areas in the field of White Biotechnology are addressed, such as food and feed, aroma, pharmaceutical and fine chemistry industries, and biofuels. A second area focus on the development of new analytical methodologies and devices specially biosensors and microfluidic systems designed for monitoring and control of bioprocesses, environment, food and water, healthcare, among others.

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