ISSN:
1432-0614
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Abstract Cells of the purple non-sulphur bacterium Rhodopseudomonas palustris DSM 131 were immobilized in agar, agarose, κ-carrageenan or sodium alginate gel. With alginate beads, prepared by an emulsion technique, and an optimal cell load of 10mg dry weight/ml gel, the hydrogen production from aromatic acids was doubled as compared to that resulting from liquid cultures. Hydrogen yields of 60%, 57%, 86% or 88% of the maximal theoretical value were obtained from mandelate, benzoylformate, cinnamate or benzoate respectively. Benzoate concentrations above 16.5 mM were inhibitory. During a period of 55 days the process of hydrogen evolution with immobilized cells was repeated in five cycles with slowly decreasing efficiency.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002530050517
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