#Enzyme Processing

[permionics]

Membrane Maintenance Tips for Long-Lasting Enzyme Processing

If you rely on enzyme processing, you know how important membranes are for efficient filtration. But like any equipment, they need proper care to perform well over time. Here are some easy maintenance tips to keep them working smoothly:

Clean Regularly – Over time, residues can build up and clog membranes. Regular cleaning with the right solutions helps prevent this and keeps things running efficiently.

Watch the Pressure and Flow – If you notice sudden drops in pressure or irregular flow, it might mean your membranes are getting clogged or worn out. Catching these early can save you from bigger problems.

Be Careful with Chemicals – Not all cleaning agents are membrane-friendly. Using the wrong ones can cause damage, so always check compatibility before use.

Prevent Build-Up – Scaling and biofouling can reduce membrane efficiency. Using anti-scalants or biocides when needed can help keep them clean and effective.

Inspect Regularly – Small cracks, leaks, or wear might not seem like a big deal at first, but they can lead to costly replacements if ignored. A quick routine check can go a long way.

With proper care, your membranes will last longer, keeping your enzyme processing system efficient and cost-effective.

[ino]

went up on my pristiq like 2 weeks ago bc i found it wasnt really doing much for me anymore and i was about to give up hope of this med working for me again last night when taking it

but i woke up today feeling stable and present. birds singing a butterfly spreading its wings etc etc yayyyyyyy

[lbhslefttiddie]

life in shambles brain a puddle of useless dysfunctions BUT my doctor friend told me that i have an immaculate liver and pancreas :]

[materialsscienceandengineering]

New technique uses enzymes to create versatile nanoparticles

The selective bond-breaking powers of enzymes bring new versatility for building nanoparticles with a wide range of technical and medical potential. Researchers at Hokkaido University have developed a new and more adaptable method for creating nanoparticles of finely controlled size. Their 'bio-catalytic nanoparticle shaping' (BNS) procedure, published in the journal Nanoscale Horizons, should greatly assist the production of a variety of nanoparticles for use in technology and medicine. "One of the most promising applications is for creating assemblies of nanoparticles called quantum dots, which are small enough for their properties to be influenced by subtle quantum mechanical effects," says Associate Professor Yuta Takano, the leader of the Hokkaido team. Takano and colleagues collaborated on the work with researchers at the University of Melbourne in Australia.

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[gio-goose]

I don't get how the fuck GAP turns into glucose AND EVERYTHING I FIND GETS MORE CONFUSING

(yes, this is about photosynthesis)

[rearranging-deck-chairs]

"donna something's inhibiting my enzymes"

[superchemistryclasses]

From Elements to Enzymes: Mind-Blowing Human Body Chemistry Facts

The human body is a miraculous blend of biology and chemistry. Beneath the surface of our skin lies a vast universe of chemical elements and compounds constantly reacting, regenerating, and renewing life. From the tiniest atoms to complex enzymatic reactions, the chemistry within us shapes how we live, breathe, think, and feel. In this article, we’re diving deep into mind-blowing human body…

[reasonsforhope]

"A German bio-tech company has developed a naturally-occurring enzyme discovered in a cemetery into a near-market ready solution for recycling plastic without any loss of quality.

In 2022, GNN reported on a paper published by Leipzig-based scientists who first identified the enzyme. At the time, the enzyme was subject to a small side-by-side test, and caused the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic to decompose by a whopping 90%.

Pictured: Before and After: A container of PET after 24 hours of contact with the enzyme leaves only dye

Fast forward to the spring of 2025 and those same scientists have perfected the capabilities of that enzyme, called PHL7, and have founded ESTER Biotech to bring those capabilities to market.

Their initial plan to be finished next year is a bathtub-sized pilot project reactor. If successful, their 2030 plan will be four 350 cubic-meter reactors capable of processing 45,000 metric tons of PET plastic every year.

PHL7 and ESTER Biotech boast several advantages over chemical and thermal recycling methods. For starters, once the polymers of PET are broken by the enzyme into monomers, or single component parts, they have suffered no degradation of their material characteristics unlike some recycled plastic which is weaker or less stable.

Additionally, PHL7 is exceptionally stable from 32 to 203 degrees Fahrenheit (0-95°C), and per kilogram of plastic, a dose of only 0.02% to 0.06% of the enzyme is required—substantially less than existing alternatives. Their new version of the enzyme also recycles the plastic several hours faster.

“Our technology makes it possible to bring material flows that are currently burned back to the beginning of the cycle at the molecular level,” says Christian Sonnendecker, lead author on the paper of the enzyme’s discovery, and co-founder of ESTER Biotech at the University of Leipzig. “And with high energy efficiency and scalability.”

“We are only at the beginning. But we are convinced that when science, entrepreneurial spirit and social responsibility come together, a cemetery enzyme can become a beacon of hope for a better future.”

RECYCLING BREAKTHROUGHS: 

Scientists in Japan Develop Non-Toxic Plastic That Dissolves in Seawater Within Hours

Cornell Researchers Create First-of-its-Kind Durable and Recyclable Plastic

New Process ‘Vaporizes’ Plastic Bags and Bottles to Help Make Recycled Materials

Revolutionary New ‘Living Plastic’ That Could Slash Damage to the Environment Developed by California Researchers

ESTER Biotech’s enzyme is able to separate certain multilayer composites which are normally thought of as unrecyclable. In addition to the infrastructure of the pilot project, ESTER is currently working with two medium-sized partners to build a cost-efficient supply chain with an aim to reduce the enzyme price to between 100 and 200 euros per kilogram.

Though no currently-commercialized recycling method can compete with the cost of virgin plastic, a price between 100 and 200 euros will put it in line with existing competitors.

Fortunately for anyone in the space, the EU is not afraid to use heavy-handed regulation to guarantee plastic recycling rates. By 2040, under existing EU legislation, 65% of plastic production will be mandated to come from recycled sources. ESTER believes that with its potential to offer a higher quality “recyclate,” the incentive to pursue and expand enzymatic methods will increase."

-via Good News Network, June 13, 2025

[materialsscienceandengineering]

Boosting PET recycling with higher standards for laboratory experiments

Many enzymes promise to break down plastic. But what works in the lab often fails on a large scale. Now a new study by Gert Weber, HZB, Uwe Bornscheuer, University of Greifswald, and Alain Marty, Chief Scientific Officer of Carbios, shows how raising the bar for laboratory experiments could help identify promising approaches more quickly. The team demonstrated the new standards on four newly discovered enzymes. From time to time, the media reports major advances in the recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), thanks to newly discovered enzymes that break down the plastic into its constituent parts. However, the first success story from the academic laboratory is usually followed by silence. PET accounts for 18% of the world's plastic production, making it one of the most important plastics in terms of volume. The biotech company Carbios, for example, plans to build a plant in the northeast of France by 2025, that can recycle 50,000 metric tons of PET per year. They are interested in finding the best possible enzymes for their industrial setup and have realized that many results from laboratory research cannot be transferred to a larger scale.

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[forgetmenautical]

rainworld slugs! :V I put way too much thought into this

other notes under cut cause I thought about it a lot

their skeleton isn’t normal bone, it’s actually a mix of normal and prismatic cartilage! this keeps their bones light and flexible while still giving them the ability to tightly grasp and bite things. they all have prismatic cartilage for their jaws except for spearmaster, which discourages them to eat using their mouth since it’s extremely time consuming and uncomfortable given that their diet otherwise isn’t intended to be small plant particles and plankton.

spearmasters spines/spears from its tail are also full of digestive enzymes. this won’t kill prey by itself, but once downed spearmaster can just chillax as the enzymes do their thing inside the body and the visceral mush is returned to spearmasters digestive system for processing.

all of them have some sort of internal shell in their mantle except for saint. Rivulets is vestigal and very thin to allow for more complex movement but they do still have it. In the evolutionary timeline of scug—>furred scug, at some point it became more efficient to develop thick, dense fur that could deal with the cold while simultaneously protecting them. saints pneumatostome is also almost entirely gone and is more just an unusually soft spot on their back.

I interpret artificer, gourmand, and watcher to be apart of a “future” generation of scugs far beyond survivor, hunter, and monk—though obviously not as far into the future as saint is. they developed cerata to mimic lizards, since a lot of organisms will think twice before messing with a lizard rather than a slugcat, which is (typically) much less deadly.

hunter, artificer, and spearmaster are all malnourished, which isn’t super noticeable in the way I drew them but I’d just like to point it out cause it’s important 2 me lol.

[whats-in-a-sentence]

The dozens of variations discovered in hemoglobins, metabolic processes, and, in the structures, enzymes made it evident that human beings were infinitely differentiable in their biochemistry. No stigma could be attached to the impersonal substitution of a single amino acid that produced sickle-cell anemia.

"In the Name of Eugenics: Genetics and the Uses of Human Heredity" - Daniel J. Kevles

[pill-bottles-as-percussion]

Something I feel complicated and a bit guilty about as a person with a fairly covert disability is my reactions to seeing people with physical disabilities or mobility aids.

Because my first instinct is to stare. I can usually catch myself (though not always, thank you ADHD) and I’m aware that it’s probably something that makes that person uncomfortable.

But I’m not staring from disgust, or pity, or horror, but from genuine curiosity. Like if I saw someone missing their left hand, my brain starts running down the rabbit hole of “Were they born with that, or is it an injury? Hmm, no scar tissue, probably born with it. What kinds of mobility aids do they need, if any? Has that otherwise affected their nervous system?” Etc etc.

Which is arguably its own form of objectification, seeing someone’s disability as a puzzle to be solved.

I don’t know, I guess it just feels complicated to me. I want to understand the world around me and the people in it and there isn’t always time or it isn’t always respectful to engage in those kinds of discussions. So sometimes I look a little longer than maybe I should.

[marketprobepulse]

Food and Beverage Processing Enzyme Market Forecast 2024 to 2032

Food and beverage processing enzymes are natural proteins that play a vital role in catalyzing biochemical reactions during the production of various food and beverage products. They are used as biocatalysts to break down complex compounds into simpler forms, thereby improving processing efficiency, enhancing product quality, and optimizing flavors and textures.

Food and Beverage Processing Enzyme Market was valued at USD 1513 Million in 2022 and is expected to register a CAGR of 2.08% by 2032.

Key factors in the food and beverage processing enzyme market include the demand for improved processing efficiency and product quality, the need for natural and sustainable food production methods, and the pursuit of innovative ingredient solutions. Enzymes' role in enhancing nutritional profiles, optimizing texture and taste, and reducing processing time contribute to their significance.

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[vcreatures]

Hydras are a highly elusive drake found primarily deep within cave systems. 

Known across the globe for their multi venomous heads the true nature of the Hydra is a bit more complex. 

Much of it’s life the hydra will live solitarily, and living within labyrinthian cave systems makes that quite easy. Males and Females of the species are quite dimorphic, rarely coming across one another. However it is upon maturity the the Hydra will undergo it’s task of metamorphism. The multi headed dragon of legend is in fact a bonded and mated pair.  Females develop a bioluminescent lure, that both attracts prey but also a potential mate. Upon finding a suitable sire, the male will adhere to his mate’s back. This process is not immediate and full adhesion will take years to complete. An enzyme is released from his underbelly allowing for the fusing process. However females have a counter enzyme allowing for females to reject potential males should better stock be found. Upon full adhesion the males body nearly fully absorbs into his mate, even their brain chemistry will intertwine. His wings, however, will remain fully functional and as such will allow for the pair to venture beyond the cave for greater feeding opportunity. Why most hydra are double headed, there are cases where multiple males will adhere to a single female. The most dominate male remaining most intact. This typically only happens to larger more dominant females.

Other dragon species have following a similar convergent evolution such as the False Hydra. Male False Hydra possess a suction cup appendage on their underbelly comprised of highly modified ventral scales and females have the responding on their back. However this bond is not permanent and separation is capable.