ISSN:
1573-6784
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Abstract The disruption of a typical filamentous fungus, a native strain of Neurospora sitophila, was studied using a glass bead mill of novel design (the Sulzer Annu Mill 01). Cell concentration (in the range of 2.5–5 g dry weight/L) had little influence on the disruption attained. Disruption increased with increasing rotor speed (1000 –4000 r.p.m.) and number of passes (up to six passes) through the Annu Mill. Disruption was observed to follow traditional first-order kinetics for bead mills possessing predominantly plug flow characteristics. It was concluded that in general the Annu Mill would be applicable for the disruption of filamentous organisms.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00185009
