Efficiency and economics of bioseparation: some case studies.

An efficiency and economic analysis of the bioseparation of different bioproducts is presented by utilizing different case studies. Economic data on bioseparation processes is rarely presented in the open literature. The different examples presented together attempt to provide an overall framework for the cost structure involved in the different bioseparation processes. The models presented (Datar, 1986; Porter and Ladisch, 1992) provide novel insights into the cost structure of the different aspects of bioseparation processes. More studies are required that provide the insights necessary to assist in improving the efficiency and economics of bioseparation processes.