IPT is specialized in the culture of microorganisms of scientific, industrial and environmental interest. Microorganisms are preserved in lyophilized form, by ultra-freezing at -80°C and other alternative methods for specific strains. The Institute has a collection containing a variety of microorganisms for control, monitoring and validation (sterilization tests, autoclave validation, Read more…
Bioproducts created from enzymes or selected or recombined microorganisms can be cultured in rotating incubators (shakers) or in bioreactors of different volumes and capacities. These incubators enable experiments to be performed at controlled temperatures and shaking frequency. Bioreactors, in addition to the above, allow for the control of pH, level, Read more…
Microencapsulation involves a group of specific techniques that allow for the preparation of functional particles, and consists of a support material (encapsulating agent) and an active compound distributed in its core. Microencapsulation technology requires extremely strict control of specific properties of the product, whose action is programmed or controlled. IPT Read more…
Many small and medium-size enterprises find market niches by producing specialty products using imported raw materials. However, the cost of freight, market protection, fluctuating dollar exchange rate or discontinuity of imports may often cause the stoppage of production lines. Some companies therefore choose to produce key raw materials or additives Read more…
The development and improvement of productive processes are essential for the operational continuity and increasing profitability and competitiveness of Brazil’s chemical industry. There is frequent need for optimization and elimination of bottlenecks. Moreover, small companies seek to enter the market with new products. For over forty years, IPT has been Read more…
Brazil is one of the major producers of biofuels, especially ethanol produced from sugarcane, by fermentation of the cane juice and by the action of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The increase in world demand for energy over the last few decades has led industrialized and emerging countries to initiate a Read more…
In the chemical industry, the transformation reactor is usually at the core of the productive process in which important chemical phenomena take place, often based on catalysts. IPT has been actively developing and evaluating catalysts (homogenous and heterogeneous) and adsorbents for over 20 years, and has developed, patented and transferred Read more…
Catalyzed reactions by enzymes have been studied extensively to obtain purer and more environmentally friendly products. Enzymatic reactions have generated much interest mainly due to the use of reaction conditions of low temperature and pH, high selectivity, high specificity and enantioselectivity. IPT studies the development of processes for potential industrial Read more…
Biomaterials are materials implanted or incorporated into a live system in order to restore or substitute damaged tissue. The world market for biomaterials is estimated to exceed US$ 40 million, with an annual growth rate of 12%. IPT designs and develops biomaterials, such as ZrO2 and Al2O3-ZrO2-based ceramic materials for Read more…
The rapid evolution of biotechnology broadens the spectrum of business opportunities for companies of all industrial segments. IPT’s work can help them identify opportunities in industrial biotechnology and in the formulation and evaluation of R&D projects. The Institute can help identify and evaluate opportunities and threats by means of analyses Read more…
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