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Title: Clostridiumm ljungdahlii, an anaerobic ethanol and acetate producing microorganism

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OSTI ID:7278512

A newly discovered microorganism was isolated in a biologically pure culture and designated Clostridium ljungdahlii, having the identifying characteristics of ATCC No. 49587. Cultured in an aqueous nutrient medium under anaerobic conditions, this microorganism is capable of producing ethanol and acetate from CO and H[sub 2]O and/or CO[sub 2] and H[sub 2] in synthesis gas. Under optimal growth conditions, the microorganism produces acetate in preference to ethanol. Conversely, under non-growth conditions, ethanol production is favored over acetate. 3 figs.

Research Organization:
University of Arkansas
DOE Contract Number:
AC22-85PC80012
Assignee:
Univ. of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5173429; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-612221
OSTI ID:
7278512
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 9 Nov 1990
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English