Silicalite, a zeolite analogue, has been used to adsorb n-butanol from fermentation liquors. 85 mg butanol/g silicalite can be adsorped. This provides a possible alternative to distillation for product recovery, and may alleviate the problem of product inhibition during fermentation.
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Maddox, I.S. Use of silicalite for the adsorption of n-butanol from fermentation liquors. Biotechnol Lett 4, 759–760 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00134673
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