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Ethanol separation from molasses based fermentation broth by reverse osmosis

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Irradiated styrene-grafted cellulose acetate membrane was used for the separation of ethanol by reverse osmosis. Ethanol separation from molasses based fermentation broth resulted in separation efficiency of 90% at an operating pressure of 1400 psig. Lower permeate flux was observed with fermented broth compared to aqueous ethanol.

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  1. Biochemical Engineering Research Centre Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Hauz Khas, 110016, New Delhi, India

    J. P. Choudhury & P. Ghosh

  2. Chemical Engineering Department Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Hauz Khas, 110016, New Delhi, India

    B. K. Guha

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Choudhury, J.P., Ghosh, P. & Guha, B.K. Ethanol separation from molasses based fermentation broth by reverse osmosis. Biotechnol Lett 8, 731–734 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01032572

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