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Project
Optimisation of fermentation and electrolytic extraction for targeted chain elongation
This research aims at process development for sustainable production of high-value chemicals. By study of
kinetic reaction parameters, biological fermentation reactions converting organics in (agro)-industrial waste
streams can be optimised. This optimisation will result in production of chemicals with 5 to 11 carbon molecules
(e.g. caproate, caprylate) for increased valorisation in comparison with lower carbon chemicals (e.g. acetate).
Date:1 Oct 2015 → 30 Sep 2019
Keywords:proces modelling, chain elongation, bio-refinary, membrane extraction, fermentation
Disciplines:Biomaterials engineering, Medical biochemistry and metabolism, Sustainable and environmental engineering, Industrial biotechnology, Biological system engineering, Other (bio)medical engineering, Environmental engineering and biotechnology, Biomechanical engineering, Biochemistry and metabolism, Other biotechnology, bio-engineering and biosystem engineering