Mathematical modeling in the design of sustainable bioprocesses
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https://doi.org/10.30973/inventio/2025.21.55/5Keywords:
bioprocesses, mathematical model, hybrid model, mechanistic models, probabilistic modelAbstract
Mathematical modeling of bioprocesses is a tool that allows for parameter estimation, simulation, optimization, scaling, and development of control strategies, combining engineering principles, biotechnology, and computational advances. This study explores the characteristics of mechanistic, probabilistic, and hybrid models and highlights their applications in the biotechnology industry. The article presents essential concepts from each of the described models, along with relevant examples that illustrate their economic and industrial impact on biotechnology. Modeling not only drives more efficiency biomanufacturing but also contributes to addressing current environmental and economic challenges.
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