Practical reactor systems for yeast cell immobilization using biomass support particles
The technique of cell immobilization using porous support particles (biomass support particles) has been successfully applied to yeast cells. Two reactor configurations exploiting the use of these particles have been developed and assessed for use in aseptic yeast fermentations. A liquid-fluidized bed fermenter has been devised for use with particles denser than the fermentation liquor whilst a gas-stirred circulating bed fermenter proved suitable for particles of essentially neutral buoyancy. Both systems have been operated successfully for extended periods of continuous operation. The utilization of biomass support particle technology in such reactors provides a practical and robust system for immobilized cell reactors. This technology offers significant opportunities for further development.
- Research Organization:
- UMIST, Manchester, England
- OSTI ID:
- 7034434
- Journal Information:
- Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States), Vol. 26:2
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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Related Subjects
ETHANOL
BIOSYNTHESIS
YEASTS
IMMOBILIZED CELLS
BIOREACTORS
FERMENTATION
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
ALCOHOLS
BIOCONVERSION
FUNGI
HYDROXY COMPOUNDS
MICROORGANISMS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PLANTS
SYNTHESIS
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