Biosurfactant production by Rhodococcus erythropolis grown on glycerol as sole carbon source.
Appl Biochem Biotechnol
; 129-132: 880-6, 2006.
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The production of biosurfactant by Rhodococcus erythropolis during the growth on glycerol was investigated. The process was carried out at 28 degrees C in a 1.5-L bioreactor using glycerol as carbon source. The bioprocess was monitored through measurements of biosurfactant concentration and glycerol consumption. After 51 h of cultivation, 1.7 g/L of biosurfactant, surface, and interfacial tensions values (with n-hexadecane) of 43 and 15 mN/m, respectively, 67% of Emulsifying Index (E24), and 94% of oil removal were obtained. The use of glycerol rather than what happens with hydrophobic carbon source allowed the release of the biosurfactant, originally associated to the cell wall.
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Assunto principal:
Tensoativos
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Rhodococcus
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Carbono
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Técnicas de Cultura de Células
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Reatores Biológicos
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Glicerol
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En
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Appl Biochem Biotechnol
Ano de publicação:
2006
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Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Estados Unidos