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Liquid Biphasic System : A Review on Modern Bioseparation Technologies

by Sahar Hassannejad1

  1. 1Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Science, Knowledge University, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Pharmacy and Applied Health Sciences 2022, 1(1), 29-42; https://doi.org/10.59480/phahs.v1i1.10
Received: April 18, 2022Published: June 30, 2022
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Abstract

Many researchers have been interested in a substitute bioseparation technology for different biomolecules, namely the liquid biphasic system (L.B.S.). The analysis starts with a detailed discussion of the basic concept of L.B.S. and follows by a debate on the further creation of the different components for phase-forming of L.B.S. Also, various advance L.B.S. technologies will be introduced. It was addressed that is beneficial to L.B.S.'s e-function for bimolecular extraction, separation, and purification. The L.B.S. key parameters for link were obtainable and assessed. Furthermore, a guideline for future growth was described as future opportunities and challenges of L.B.S. The measures outlined in this review gives an insight into potential studies of the techniques of liquid-liquid split.

Aqueous biphasic systemAqueous two-phase systemBiomoleculesHiquid biphasic systemPurificationSeparationRecovery

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