Solid-phase fermentation of sweet sorghum

Journal Article · Wed Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6032202

Bryan, W L; Parrish, R L

Solid-phase fermentations of chopped Wray sweet sorghum, (0.6 and 2.5 cm size) occurred in 7-liter fermentors at higher rates than juice fermentations and produced 80% ethanol yields, compared to 73% for juice. Heat loss from fermentors limited maximum temperatures to 38 degrees C. Low ethanol yields may have been caused by natural inhibitors or by thermal inhibition.

• Research Organization: USDA-ARS Coastal Plain Experiment Station, Tifton, GA
• OSTI ID: 6032202
• Journal Information: ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States), Vol. 82-3603
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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