
Bio Processing
Driving Yield, Purity & Process Efficiency Through Membrane Innovation
As the world’s first developer of a membrane for papain concentration (1980), Permionics continues to lead in membrane innovation for complex bioprocesses. Our solutions enable precise separation, high-yield recovery, and scalable purification across fermentation, enzyme extraction, and biotech manufacturing — from lab to commercial scale.

Key Challenges Solved
- Yield loss during traditional chromatography, precipitation, and filtration
- Difficulty isolating sensitive biomolecules from complex mixtures
- High costs and risks with solvent-based purification
- Fouling and inefficiencies in fermentation broth clarification
- Bottlenecks in scaling downstream separation processes
Our Solutions
Permionics offers end-to-end membrane solutions tailored for bioprocessing:
- Ultrafiltration & Diafiltration for high-purity enzyme, protein, and API recovery
- Microfiltration for fermentation broth and herbal extract clarification
- Nanofiltration for organic acid and vitamin concentration
- Stable performance across acidic, alkaline, and solvent-based streams
- Water Recovery from chromatography/SMB column eluents
- Concentration of dilute streams before evaporation





Membrane-Based Bioprocess
Separation Systems
Enhancing process economics and product recovery in enzyme, fermentation, and biomolecule purification.
01.
Process Analysis
Identifying key separation needs for enzymes, acids, peptides, etc.
02.
Pilot Studies
Lab validation of membrane compatibility and yield benchmarks.
03.
System Design
Customized MF/UF/NF systems with solvent/acid-resistant membranes.
04.
Engineering Layout
Compact, modular skid-based systems tailored for GMP facilities.
05.
Fabrication & Automation
Compliant with pharma and food safety standards.
06.
Installation & Training
On-site deployment and operator onboarding.
07.
Validation & QA
Protocols for purity testing and quality assurance.
08.
Performance Optimization
Remote diagnostics and process efficiency tuning.
09.
CIP & Maintenance Plans
Support for membrane longevity and fouling prevention.
Applications & Installations
- Triglyceride and fatty acid concentration
- Enzyme purification: cellulases, lipases, peroxidases
- Organic acid recovery: lactic, citric, butyric
- Antibiotics, amino acids, and polysaccharide separations
- Collagen peptide and polymer extraction
- Herbal extracts clarification via MF membranes


Results & Impact
- Higher yield and biomolecule recovery
- Lower energy consumption vs. thermal methods
- Scalable, solvent-minimized purification systems
- Reduced process waste and downtime
- Compliant with cGMP and cleanroom standards
Explore Our High-Performance
Membrane Range
Membrane solutions is dedicated to the development, production, and modification of a variety of microporous filtration membranes.

Chemicals & Petrochemicals

Pharmaceuticals

Pulp & Paper

Power & Energy Generation

Food & Beverage

Textiles & Dyeing

Municipal Water & Wastewater Utilities
Have questions about our products, services, or custom solutions?
Our team is ready to help — let’s connect!
Have questions about our products, services, or custom solutions?
Our team is ready to help — let’s connect!