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Bioconversion of coal derived synthesis gas to liquid fuels. Quarterly technical progress report, January 1, 1994--March 31, 1994

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10176524· OSTI ID:10176524
The overall objective of the project is to develop an integrated two-stage fermentation process for conversion of coal-derived synthesis gas to a mixture of alcohols. This is achieved in two steps. In the first steps, Butyribacterium methylotrophicum converts carbon monoxide (CO) to butyric and acetic acids. Subsequent fermentation of the acids by Clostridium acetobutylicum leads to the production of butanol and ethanol.
Research Organization:
Michigan Biotechnology Inst., Lansing, MI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC22-92PC92117
OSTI ID:
10176524
Report Number(s):
DOE/PC/92117--T8; ON: DE94017381; IN: PETC-SYN 25-94
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English