What is CHIMERADS™ Dynamic Bed Adsorption?
CHIMERADS™ is a cutting-edge technology platform designed for the precision capture of proteins. It’s leading the way into sustainability and the circular bio-economy by offering a dynamic bed adsorption format that’s both innovative and practical. This technology is all about making protein capture more cost-efficient and adaptable across various industries, including food, healthcare, and biopharma. The focus? Proteins that bring functionality, bioactivity, and health benefits to the table, sourced from industrial side streams, precision fermentation broths, and underutilized raw materials. It’s a smart, sustainable approach to protein isolation that fits right into today’s industrial landscape.
Main Benefits of ChimerAds Technology
The technology brings a bunch of advantages that really stand out:
- Cost-efficient affinity separation in a dynamic bed adsorption format
- High productivity and selectivity combined in one seamless process
- Integration with existing industrial operations like precipitation and membrane filtration
- Customizable adsorbents tailored to specific customer needs
- Use of proven, safe ligand chemistries recognized by regulators
- Capability to handle large-scale operations with equipment up to 50 m³/h
- Minimal specialized equipment required, reducing capital investments
Applications Across Industries
ChimerAds technology isn’t just a one-trick pony. It’s designed to serve a wide range of markets by capturing proteins that matter. Whether it’s proteins that add functionality and health effects in food products, or bioactive proteins for healthcare and biopharma, this platform adapts. It also taps into proteins isolated from industrial side streams and precision fermentation broths, turning what was once waste or underused raw materials into valuable protein fractions. This versatility opens up new possibilities for industries looking to innovate and become more sustainable.
Products and Services Tailored to Market Needs
Lihme Protein Solutions develops process technology that’s laser-focused on precision protein capture. The company works closely with clients to optimize processing conditions based on their unique raw materials. This hands-on approach ensures that each solution is fine-tuned for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. From lab-scale evaluations to pilot-scale demonstrations, the services cover the entire development spectrum, helping clients bring their protein capture projects from concept to reality.
Technology and Process Development
The heart of the ChimerAds platform lies in its dynamic bed adsorption technology, which integrates smoothly with existing industrial processes. This means it can be combined with precipitation steps and membrane filtration to create a highly efficient, one-step separation process. The adsorbents used are specially designed for top-notch process and economic performance, offering exceptional protein binding capacities. Plus, the technology uses cost-efficient adsorbents and ligand chemistries that regulators know and trust. On top of that, the company offers process development and pilot services, including lab-scale protein analysis and pilot equipment capable of handling flows up to 20 L/min, perfect for development and demonstration purposes.
Project Impact: Linking to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger – by enabling the recovery of valuable proteins from side streams, contributing to food security
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – through development of innovative, scalable protein separation technologies
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – by promoting circular bio-economy principles and reducing waste
- SDG 13: Climate Action – supporting sustainable industrial processes that lower environmental impact
Latest Developments and Partnerships
Recent news highlights the dynamic nature of this technology platform. For instance, a strategic partnership with Dava Foods aims to extract lysozyme from eggs using this cutting-edge technology, showcasing real-world applications. Additionally, Danish Agro’s investment underscores the significant potential seen in Lihme Protein Solutions’ technology. These collaborations not only validate the technology’s promise but also push the boundaries of sustainable protein recovery and industrial innovation.
