ISSN:
1573-6784
Keywords:
adsorption
;
Aspergillus niger
;
fungal spore
;
immobilization
;
preformed porous carrier
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Abstract A method was developed to determine engineering parameters of a preformed porous cellulose carrier, commercially known as Microcube. It demonstrated a high water retention (20 g g−1 dry support) connected to a wet support density slightly higher than that of water (1.005 g ml−1), making this material suitable for use in stirred vessels; a high porosity (96%) was also evidenced. Ungerminated spores of Aspergillus niger reversibly adsorbed on the carrier according to a Langmuir-type isotherm, while germinating conidia irreversibly attached to particles, allowing a further pellet-like development.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1008911006199
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