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Concentration-time curves in fed-batch fermentations followed by a batch phase

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A criterion is proposed to plot concentration-time curves in fed-batch fermentations when the reactor filling stage is followed by a batch phase.

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Abbreviations

F:

mash feeding rate

R:

cells growth rate

S:

TRS concentration in the feeding mash

t:

time

T:

time measured from the beginning of the feeding phase until to the end of the fermentation

TRS:

total reducing sugars, calculated as glucose

X:

cells concentration (dry matter)

θ:

fermentor filling-up time

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  • Koshimizu, L.H., Valdeolivas Gómez, E.I., Bueno Netto, C.L., Cruz, M.R. de M., Vairo, M.L.R., and Borzani, W. (1984). J. Ferment. Tech nol.,62, 205–210.

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  1. Department of Chemical Engineering, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, C.P. 476, 88.000, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil

    Agenor Furigo Jr.

  2. Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia, Estrada das Lágrimas 2035, 09580, São Caetano do Sul, SP, Brazil

    Walter Borzani

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Furigo, A., Borzani, W. Concentration-time curves in fed-batch fermentations followed by a batch phase. Biotechnol Lett 10, 283–284 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01024420

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