An evaluation of fermentation period and discs rotation speed of rotary discs reactor for bacterial cellulose production
Acetobacter xylinum strains are known as efficient producers of cellulose. A. xylinum is an obligate aerobic bacterium that has an oxygen-based metabolism. The dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration in a rotary discs reactor (RDR) is one of the most important factors that need to be observed during the...
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| author | Zahan, K. A. Pae, N. Muhamad, I. I. |
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| description | Acetobacter xylinum strains are known as efficient producers of cellulose. A. xylinum is an obligate aerobic bacterium that has an oxygen-based metabolism. The dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration in a rotary discs reactor (RDR) is one of the most important factors that need to be observed during the cellulose synthesis by these bacteria. In this study, the effects of different discs rotation speed (5, 7, 9 and 12 rpm) and fermentation period (3, 4, 5 and 6 days) on the DO concentration and production of bacterial cellulose in a 10-L RDR were examined. The highest yield was obtained at 7 rpm with a total dried weight of 28.3 g for 4 days fermentation. The results showed that the DO concentration in the 10-L RDR increased in the range of 13 to 17% with increasing of discs rotation speed from 7 to 12 rpm. However, fermentation with high discs rotation speed at 12 rpm reduced the bacterial cellulose production. Analysis of data using Statistica 8.0 showed a high coefficient of determination value (R2 = 0.92). In conclusion, discs rotation speed gave more significant effect on the DO concentration and production of bacterial cellulose in 10-L RDR compared to fermentation period. This was further combined with synergistic effect from sufficient consumption of oxygen for the enhanced production of bacterial cellulose and providing the controlled environment for encouraging bacterial growth throughout the fermentation process. |
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| spelling | utm.eprints-738042017-11-18T07:25:12Z http://eprints.utm.my/73804/ An evaluation of fermentation period and discs rotation speed of rotary discs reactor for bacterial cellulose production Zahan, K. A. Pae, N. Muhamad, I. I. TP Chemical technology Acetobacter xylinum strains are known as efficient producers of cellulose. A. xylinum is an obligate aerobic bacterium that has an oxygen-based metabolism. The dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration in a rotary discs reactor (RDR) is one of the most important factors that need to be observed during the cellulose synthesis by these bacteria. In this study, the effects of different discs rotation speed (5, 7, 9 and 12 rpm) and fermentation period (3, 4, 5 and 6 days) on the DO concentration and production of bacterial cellulose in a 10-L RDR were examined. The highest yield was obtained at 7 rpm with a total dried weight of 28.3 g for 4 days fermentation. The results showed that the DO concentration in the 10-L RDR increased in the range of 13 to 17% with increasing of discs rotation speed from 7 to 12 rpm. However, fermentation with high discs rotation speed at 12 rpm reduced the bacterial cellulose production. Analysis of data using Statistica 8.0 showed a high coefficient of determination value (R2 = 0.92). In conclusion, discs rotation speed gave more significant effect on the DO concentration and production of bacterial cellulose in 10-L RDR compared to fermentation period. This was further combined with synergistic effect from sufficient consumption of oxygen for the enhanced production of bacterial cellulose and providing the controlled environment for encouraging bacterial growth throughout the fermentation process. Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2016 Article PeerReviewed Zahan, K. A. and Pae, N. and Muhamad, I. I. (2016) An evaluation of fermentation period and discs rotation speed of rotary discs reactor for bacterial cellulose production. Sains Malaysiana, 45 (3). pp. 393-400. ISSN 0126-6039 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84964389691&partnerID=40&md5=76c30e23f038411309ec8e5856c047f9 |
| spellingShingle | TP Chemical technology Zahan, K. A. Pae, N. Muhamad, I. I. An evaluation of fermentation period and discs rotation speed of rotary discs reactor for bacterial cellulose production |
| title | An evaluation of fermentation period and discs rotation speed of rotary discs reactor for bacterial cellulose production |
| title_full | An evaluation of fermentation period and discs rotation speed of rotary discs reactor for bacterial cellulose production |
| title_fullStr | An evaluation of fermentation period and discs rotation speed of rotary discs reactor for bacterial cellulose production |
| title_full_unstemmed | An evaluation of fermentation period and discs rotation speed of rotary discs reactor for bacterial cellulose production |
| title_short | An evaluation of fermentation period and discs rotation speed of rotary discs reactor for bacterial cellulose production |
| title_sort | evaluation of fermentation period and discs rotation speed of rotary discs reactor for bacterial cellulose production |
| topic | TP Chemical technology |
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