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Abstract
Tandem transformation of glycerol via microbial fermentation and enzymatic esterification is presented. The reaction can be performed with purified waste glycerol from biodiesel production in a continuous mode, combining continuous fermentation with membrane-supported enzymatic esterification. Continuous anaerobic fermentation was optimized resulting in the productivity of 2.4 g L -1 h -1 of 1,3-propanediol. Biphasic esterification of 1,3-propanediol was optimized to achieve ester yield of up to 75%. A hollow fibre membrane contactor with immobilized Rhizomucor miehei lipase was demonstrated for the continuous tandem fermentation-esterification process.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 390-397 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Biotechnology |
Volume | 162 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 31 Dec 2012 |
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ENGINEERING THE CONVERGENCE OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY: RESOL VING THE INCOMPATIBILITY OF BIO- AND CHEMICAL CATALYSIS
Lapkin, A. (PI) & Davidson, M. (CoI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
2/10/06 → 30/08/09
Project: Research council
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Avance 300 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer (1South)
Material and Chemical Characterisation (MC2)Facility/equipment: Equipment
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Raman confocal microscope RENISHAM INVIA
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