Synthesis gas as substrate for the biological production of fuels and chemicals

Synthesis gas provides a simple substrate for the production of fuels and chemicals. Synthesis gas can be produced via established technologies from a variety of feedstocks including coal, wood, and agricultural and municipal wastes. The gasification is thermally efficient and results in complete co...

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Published in:Applied biochemistry and biotechnology 1994-03, Vol.45-46 (1), p.145-157
Main Authors: PHILIPPS, J. R, CLAUSEN, E. C, GADDY, J. L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
09 BIOMASS FUELS
ALCOHOLS
BIOCONVERSION
Biofuel production
Biological and medical sciences
BIOSYNTHESIS
Biotechnology
Energy
ETHANOL
FLUIDS
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
GASES
HYDROXY COMPOUNDS
Industrial applications and implications. Economical aspects
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
SYNTHESIS 090900 > Biomass Fuels-- Processing-- (1990-)
SYNTHESIS GAS
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Summary:Synthesis gas provides a simple substrate for the production of fuels and chemicals. Synthesis gas can be produced via established technologies from a variety of feedstocks including coal, wood, and agricultural and municipal wastes. The gasification is thermally efficient and results in complete conversion of the feedstock to fermentable substrate. Clostridium ljungdahlii grows on the synthesis gas components, carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide. Production of acetic acid and ethanol accompanies growth with synthesis gas as sole source of energy and carbon. Rate and yield parameters are compared for C. ljungdahlii grown on carbon monoxide, or hydrogen with carbon dioxide. 14 refs., 7 figs., 5 tabs.
ISSN:0273-2289
1559-0291
DOI:10.1007/bf02941794