Continuous IBE fermentation by immobilized growing Clostridium beijerinckii cells in a stirred-tank fermentor. [Isopropanol-Butanol-Ethanol (IBE)]
The potential of continuous isopropanol-butanol-ethanol (IBE) fermentation by Ca-alginate-immobilized Clostridium beijerinckii cells in a continuous stirred-tank reactor is investigated. A mathematical model is presented to describe steady-state reactor performance. It appeared to be possible to use the biocatalyst particles repeatedly for successive fermentations (at least three times for a total duration of two months). Reactor productivity was 6-16 times higher than that of a batch fermentation (free cells), while the solvents yield was also increased. Measurements of substrate, product, and biomass concentrations were only partially in agreement with the model; however, a solid basis for further technological development of the process has been laid. (Refs. 15).
- Research Organization:
- Biotech Group, Dept of Chemical Engineering, Delft Univ of Tech, Jaffalaan 9, 2628 BX Delft, The Netherlands
- OSTI ID:
- 5645936
- Journal Information:
- Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States), Vol. 25:1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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Related Subjects
BUTANOLS
BIOSYNTHESIS
ETHANOL
PROPANOLS
BIOCHEMICAL REACTION KINETICS
CHEMICAL REACTORS
CLOSTRIDIUM
FERMENTATION
IMMOBILIZED CELLS
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
ALCOHOLS
BACTERIA
BIOCONVERSION
HYDROXY COMPOUNDS
KINETICS
MICROORGANISMS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
REACTION KINETICS
SYNTHESIS
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