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On diffusional control in the disc fermenter

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Operation of the disc fermenter involves growth of a microbial film on a solid support surface. Substrates which diffuse through the film for consumption, may become limiting. A criterion for the prediction of diffusional effects is applied to recent data, and indicates the presence of severe intra-film gradients.

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    Ian A. Webster

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Webster, I.A. On diffusional control in the disc fermenter. Biotechnol Lett 2, 301–302 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00172641

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