Download ProcessMicrobiology

Process Microbiology
T
he Chemical Engineering Department at Southwest
Research Institute® (SwRI®) has more than 30 years of
experience in advanced, alternative, and conventional fuels
science and engineering. In support of these technologies,
SwRI provides clients the full range of microbiology services
needed to enhance national security, improve health, safeguard
the environment, and provide energy options for the future.
SwRI’s laboratory scientists are recognized worldwide for their
knowledge and expertise in diverse areas including
microbiology (environmental, food and clinical), national
security support, biofuels, virology, biofilm science,
fermentation, environmental technology, chemical engineering,
and process simulation and development.
• Biofuels from algae, cellulose and starch
• Biotreatability testing
• Process microbiology and fermentation
• ASTM biodegradability testing
• Biothreat agent sampling and simulant analysis
• Anaerobic digestion
• Unit operations (examples)
• Strain development
• Media preparation
• Fermentation and cell culture
• Biomass separation and harvesting
• Product formulation
• Downstream recovery and processing of fuels,
chemical and biochemicals
D018149
Capabilities
Bacteria growing on blood agar culture
medium
• BSL-2 laboratory with two BSL-2 Class II cabinets
• Reactors/process equipment
• Analytical laboratories
• Inorganic
• Organic
• Molecular biology
D018150
Facilities
Biosafety cabinet
Technical Staff
D018151
• Microbiologists
• Chemists
• Chemical Engineers
• Bioengineers
• Technicians
Biosafety cabinet with black light
O
U
T
H
W
E
S
T
R
E
S
E
A
R
C
H
I
N
S
T
I
T
U
T
E
D018152
S
D018154
Dispensing buffer
The Microbiology Laboratory supports the
International Alternative Fuels Technology
Center for advanced biofuels research. The lab
is capable of ASTM biodegradability testing,
biotreatability testing, R&D for biofuels from
algae, cellulose and starch, and much more.
Scanning electron
micrograph of
spore-forming
bacteria
Southwest Research Institute is an independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development
organization using multidisciplinary approaches to problem solving. The Institute occupies 1,200 acres in San Antonio, Texas, and
provides more than 2 million square feet of laboratories, test facilities, workshops and offices for more than 3,000 employees who
perform contract work for industry and government clients.
For additional information,
please contact:
Kennedy Gauger, PhD
Principal Scientist
(210) 522-6755
[email protected]
Chemical Engineering Department
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Division
Southwest Research Institute
6220 Culebra Road • P.O. Box 28510
San Antonio, TX 78228-0510
chemeng.swri.org
swri.org
Benefiting government,
industry and the public
through innovative science
and technology
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace
01-1011 JCN 240880 tp
We welcome your inquiries.