DOI: https://doi.org/10.63345/10.63345/ijrmp.v13.i1.1
Shubham Dubey
Independent Researcher
Madhya Pradesh, India
Abstract
The growing demand for sustainable pharmaceutical production has catalyzed the integration of microbial bioreactors into manufacturing processes. This manuscript examines the role of microbial bioreactors as key elements in sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing. We discuss the historical evolution and recent advances in microbial biotechnology, review literature up to 2021, and present a detailed statistical analysis that underscores trends and performance metrics in bioreactor operations. Furthermore, we describe the experimental methodology and present results that demonstrate significant improvements in yield, efficiency, and eco-compatibility compared to traditional chemical synthesis routes. The study concludes by discussing the potential of microbial bioreactors to revolutionize pharmaceutical manufacturing, while also addressing inherent limitations and the scope for future research.
Keywords
Microbial bioreactors; sustainable manufacturing; pharmaceutical production; bioprocess optimization; green biotechnology
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