Alginate-loofa as carrier matrix for ethanol production.
An alginate-loofa matrix was developed as a cell carrier for ethanol fermentation owing to its porous structure and strong fibrous nature. The matrix was effective for cell immobilization and had good mechanical strength and stability for long-term use. After a storage period of 4 months, yeast cells remained firmly immobilized and active.
Phisalaphong
Muenduen
M
Department of Chemical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand. muenduen.p@chula.ac.th
Budiraharjo
Rusdianto
R
Bangrak
Phoowit
P
Mongkolkajit
Jirawan
J
Limtong
Savitree
S
D000464:Alginates / Q000737:chemistry*; D019149:Bioreactors / Q000382:microbiology; D018929:Cell Culture Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D018914:Cells, Immobilized; D000431:Ethanol / Q000378:metabolism*; D005109:Extracellular Matrix / Q000737:chemistry / Q000382:microbiology; D029776:Luffa / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000382:microbiology*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000737:chemistry*; D012441:Saccharomyces cerevisiae / Q000378:metabolism*
D000464:Alginates; D010936:Plant Extracts; D000431:Ethanol