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Extractive bioconversion in aqueous two-phase systems. A model study on the conversion of cellulose to ethanol

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Aqueous two-phase systems composed of dextran and poly (ethylene glycol) have been successfully used for glucose fermentation, cellulose hydrolysis and bioconversion of cellulose to ethanol. The biocatalysts are confined in the bottom phase whereas the products are extracted by the top phase.

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  1. Department of Technical Microbiology, Chemical Center, University of Lund, P.O. Box 740, S-220 07, Lund, Sweden

    Bärbel Hahn-Hägerdal

  2. Department of Pure and Applied Biochemistry, Chemical Center, University of Lund, P.O. Box 740, S-220 07, Lund, Sweden

    Bo Mattiasson

  3. Department of Biochemistry, Chemical Center, University of Lund, P.O. Box 740, S-220 07, Lund, Sweden

    Per-Åke Albertsson

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Hahn-Hägerdal, B., Mattiasson, B. & Albertsson, PÅ. Extractive bioconversion in aqueous two-phase systems. A model study on the conversion of cellulose to ethanol. Biotechnol Lett 3, 53–58 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00145110

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