APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FILTRATION OF A SUSPENSION

摘要

The present invention provides devices suitable for filtration including diafiltration of a suspension containing a species such as particles, cells or macromolecules, apparatus comprising such devices and methods of using the devices and apparatus. The devices of the invention comprise a vessel having a filter that divides the vessel into a first chamber and a second chamber provided with various outlet ports. Gas is used to finally concetrate the suspension (118) in the filtration chamber by displacing the liquid up to 95% through the filter (14).