Conversion of Food Waste into 2,3-Butanediol via Thermophilic Fermentation: Effects of Carbohydrate Content and Nutrient Supplementation

Fermentation of food waste into 2,3-butanediol (2,3-BDO), a high-value chemical, is environmentally sustainable and an inexpensive method to recycle waste. Compared to traditional mesophilic fermentation, thermophilic fermentation can inhibit the growth of contaminant bacteria, thereby improving the...

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Main Authors: Dajun Yu, Joshua O’Hair, Nicholas Poe, Qing Jin, Sophia Pinton, Yanhong He, Haibo Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/2/169