Production of butanol by a continuous fermentation process
US4520104A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 1982 |
| Grant date | May 28, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2002 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/842
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An improved process for the continuous production of butanol by fermentation of carbohydrates with C. acetobutylicum is disclosed. This process combines continuous inoculum production at a high dilution rate and cycling the fermentation broth through a material which adsorbs butanol whereby a vigorous cell population is maintained in the fermentation reactor for extended periods of time.
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