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A new process for acrylic acid synthesis by fermentative process.

B H Lunelli¹, E R Duarte, E C Vasco de Toledo

¹Laboratory of Optimization, Project and Advanced Control, Department of Chemical Process, School of Chemical Engineering, State University of Campinas, P.O. Box 6066, 13083-970, Campinas, SP, Brazil.

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|May 15, 2008

Summary

This study presents a new biotechnological process for producing acrylic acid from sugarcane fermentation. A deterministic model was developed to optimize this sustainable and efficient chemical synthesis route.

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Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Biochemical Synthesis

Background:

Biotechnological processes offer diverse routes for synthesizing high-value chemical products.
Each route presents unique advantages regarding yield, productivity, separation, cost, and environmental impact.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a deterministic model for the biochemical synthesis of acrylic acid.
To explore an alternative, sustainable process for acrylic acid production.

Main Methods:

Development of a deterministic model incorporating tubular reactor equations.
Utilizing a structured kinetic model for biochemical representation.
Focusing on continuous acrylic acid production from sugarcane fermentation.

Main Results:

A functional deterministic model for biochemical acrylic acid synthesis was established.
The proposed process enables continuous acrylic acid generation.
Sugarcane fermentation was identified as a viable feedstock.

Conclusions:

The developed deterministic model facilitates the exploration of alternative acrylic acid synthesis pathways.
Biotechnological production of acrylic acid from sugarcane fermentation offers a promising sustainable alternative.