Solid-state fermentation of sweet sorghum to ethanol

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/bit.260270106· OSTI ID:5721947

Kargi, F; Curme, J A; Sheehan, J J

Solid-state fermentation of chopped sweet sorghum particles to ethanol was studied in static flasks using an ethanol tolerant yeast strain. The influence of various process parameters, such as temperature, yeast cell concentration, and moisture content, on the rate and extent of ethanol fermentation was investigated. Optimal values of these parameters were found to be 35 degrees C, 7 x 10/sup 8/ cells/g raw sorghum, and 70% moisture level, respectively. 25 references.

• Research Organization: Lehigh Univ., Bethlehem, PA
• OSTI ID: 5721947
• Journal Information: Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States), Journal Name: Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States) Vol. 27:1; ISSN BIBIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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