ISSN:
0006-3592
Keywords:
immobilized enzyme
;
lipase
;
esterification
;
fatty acids
;
supercritical carbon dioxide
;
Chemistry
;
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
The study of enzymatic esterification by an immobilized lipase in supercritical carbon dioxide (SCCO2) and in n-hexane, described in our previous works, was extended to continuous operation in a tubular fixed bed. The modeling of the reaction vessel operation was achieved through the use of the simple plug flow model coupled with the appropriate kinetic equation. Comparison with experiments proved to be satisfactory. The study of the postreactional separation, an important feature when using SCCO2, was undertaken experimentally and good selectivities and product recovery were obtained. © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Additional Material:
8 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bit.260430610
