External mass transfer model for the hydrolysis of palm olein using immobilized lipase

The application of immobilized enzyme in packed-bed reactor is gaining interest in the industry as it offers advantages over conventional chemical reactions. However, external mass transfer limitation is significant in immobilized enzyme packed-bed reactors, especially at large scales. This study ai...

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Main Authors: Chew, Yin Hoon (Author), Lee, Chew Tin (Author), Sarmidi, Mohamad Roji (Author), Abdul Aziz, Ramlan (Author), Razali, Firdausi (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institution of Chemical Engineers, 2008-12.
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