Question

Lyophilization in downstream processing

Answer 1

Explanation:

Lyophilization, also called freeze-drying, avoids most of the problems of liquid-phase drying. A simple definition of lyophilization is that it is a means of drying, achieved by freezing the wet substance and causing the ice to sublime directly to vapor by exposing it to a low partial pressure of water vapor.

Downstream processing refers to the purification of biological products, generally in marketable quantities especially in the production of biomolecules such as antibiotics, hormones, antibodies, vaccines, industrial enzymes, natural fragrance, flavor compounds.