A Two-Stage Continuous Fermentation System for Conversion of Syngas into Ethanol

We have established a two-stage continuous fermentation process for production of ethanol from synthesis gas (syngas) with Clostridium ljungdahlii. The system consists of a 1-L continuously stirred tank reactor as a growth stage and a 4-L bubble column equipped with a cell recycle module as an ethan...

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Main Authors: Hanno Richter, Michael E. Martin, Largus T. Angenent
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-08-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/6/8/3987