Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology

, Volume 34, Issue 1, pp 441–448 | Cite as

Application of novel technology to the abe fermentation process

An economic analysis
  • N. Qureshi
  • I. S. Maddox
Session 3 Bioprocessing Research

Abstract

Traditional technology for ABE production and recovery does not allow an economic process. However, use of a fluidized-bed reactor using immobilized cells in a continuous fermentation process, coupled with product removal and concentration by a membrane process, is a viable option. The major factor affecting product price is the substrate cost. Membrane selectivity and flux have little effect.

Index Entries

ABE fermentation immobilized cells fluidized-bed reactor pervaporation economic analysis 
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© Humana Press Inc. 1992

Authors and Affiliations

  • N. Qureshi
    • 1
  • I. S. Maddox
    • 1
  1. 1.Biotechnology DepartmentMassey UniversityPalmerston NorthNew Zealand

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