title: Alginate-loofa as carrier matrix for ethanol production.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand. muenduen.p@chula.ac.th
authors.forename: Muenduen
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Phisalaphong
authors.forename: Rusdianto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Budiraharjo
authors.forename: Phoowit
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bangrak
authors.forename: Jirawan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mongkolkajit
authors.forename: Savitree
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Limtong
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D000464:Alginates; D010936:Plant Extracts; D000431:Ethanol