Our expertise
Areas of expertise
Four complementary fields, from research to industrial application.
GERME S.A. offers industry a dual scientific and technical culture, covering the whole cycle, from fundamental research to industrial applications.
01
Microbiology
First area of expertise
The historical core of GERME S.A., microbiology is explored through seven main lines of research and application.
✓Control of micro-organism growth
✓Metabolism of micro-organisms
✓The importance of micro-organisms in natural environments
✓Ecology of micro-organisms
✓Industrial use of micro-organisms
✓Production of innovative molecules
✓Environmental preservation
Applications: selection of strains of industrial interest (our own collection or natural ecosystems), biomass production, etc.
02
Biochemistry
Second area of expertise
The second area of expertise, biochemistry covers the research, extraction and analysis of biological molecules.
✓Search for enzymatic activities (plant, microbial sources, etc.)
✓Search for enzyme inhibitors
✓Processes for extracting biological molecules
✓Processes for purifying biological molecules
✓Development of biochemical assays
✓Routine analysis of enzymes and other molecules
✓Preparation of biological macromolecules
✓Stabilisation of natural biochemical products
03
Biotechnology
Third area of expertise
Implementation of biological products and processes applied to the environment and various industrial sectors.
✓Formulation of biochemical specialities
✓Formulation of microbial specialities
✓Production of micro-organisms in liquid or solid phase
✓Immobilisation of micro-organisms on various supports
✓Immobilisation of enzymes on various supports
✓Bioenergy production
04
Microbial ecological engineering
Microbial risks
GERME S.A. carries out microbial risk assessments (hospital and care settings, public venues) and evaluates the impact of facilities such as wastewater treatment plants or composting sites. It draws up plans to prevent microbial dissemination:
✓In confined areas
✓In open areas
✓On an industrial site
✓In urban areas
✓Between two countries
A need in one of these areas?
Let’s talk about your challenge with our teams.