Application of Nanoparticles in Bioreactors to Enhance Mass Transfer during Syngas Fermentation
Gas–liquid mass transfer is a major issue during various bioprocesses, particularly in processes such as syngas fermentation (SNF). Since SNF involves the movement of gases into the fermentation broth, there is always a rate-limiting step that reduces process efficiency. Improving this process could...
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| author | Evelyn Sajeev Sheshank Shekher Chukwuma C. Ogbaga Kwaghtaver S. Desongu Burcu Gunes Jude A. Okolie |
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| description | Gas–liquid mass transfer is a major issue during various bioprocesses, particularly in processes such as syngas fermentation (SNF). Since SNF involves the movement of gases into the fermentation broth, there is always a rate-limiting step that reduces process efficiency. Improving this process could lead to increased efficiency, higher production of ethanol, and reduced energy consumption. One way to improve fluid transfer between gas and liquid is by incorporating nanoparticles (NPs) into the liquid phase. This entry describes recent advances in using NPs to improve gas–liquid mass transfer during SNF. The entry also describes the basics of SNF and the impact of NPs on the process and suggests areas for future research. For example, carbon nanotubes have been found to elevate the available surface area needed for gas–liquid transfer, thus improving the process efficiency. Another area is the use of NPs as carriers for enzymes involved in syngas fermentation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9c6269b08cbe4b3baf614e7873c8806b2023-11-18T10:10:06ZengMDPI AGEncyclopedia2673-83922023-03-013238739510.3390/encyclopedia3020025Application of Nanoparticles in Bioreactors to Enhance Mass Transfer during Syngas FermentationEvelyn Sajeev0Sheshank Shekher1Chukwuma C. Ogbaga2Kwaghtaver S. Desongu3Burcu Gunes4Jude A. Okolie5School of Biotechnology and DCU Water Institute, Dublin City University, D09 NA55 Dublin, IrelandDepartment of Chemistry, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi 110078, IndiaDepartment of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja 900001, NigeriaDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Minna 920101, NigeriaSchool of Biotechnology and DCU Water Institute, Dublin City University, D09 NA55 Dublin, IrelandGallogly College of Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019, USAGas–liquid mass transfer is a major issue during various bioprocesses, particularly in processes such as syngas fermentation (SNF). Since SNF involves the movement of gases into the fermentation broth, there is always a rate-limiting step that reduces process efficiency. Improving this process could lead to increased efficiency, higher production of ethanol, and reduced energy consumption. One way to improve fluid transfer between gas and liquid is by incorporating nanoparticles (NPs) into the liquid phase. This entry describes recent advances in using NPs to improve gas–liquid mass transfer during SNF. The entry also describes the basics of SNF and the impact of NPs on the process and suggests areas for future research. For example, carbon nanotubes have been found to elevate the available surface area needed for gas–liquid transfer, thus improving the process efficiency. Another area is the use of NPs as carriers for enzymes involved in syngas fermentation.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/3/2/25nanoparticlessyngas fermentationmass transferbiofuelbioethanol |
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| title | Application of Nanoparticles in Bioreactors to Enhance Mass Transfer during Syngas Fermentation |
| title_full | Application of Nanoparticles in Bioreactors to Enhance Mass Transfer during Syngas Fermentation |
| title_fullStr | Application of Nanoparticles in Bioreactors to Enhance Mass Transfer during Syngas Fermentation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Application of Nanoparticles in Bioreactors to Enhance Mass Transfer during Syngas Fermentation |
| title_short | Application of Nanoparticles in Bioreactors to Enhance Mass Transfer during Syngas Fermentation |
| title_sort | application of nanoparticles in bioreactors to enhance mass transfer during syngas fermentation |
| topic | nanoparticles syngas fermentation mass transfer biofuel bioethanol |
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