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Assessment of upstream bioprocessing
1Sustainable Chemistry (Resource Efficiency), Institute of Sustainable and Environmental Chemistry, Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Universitätsallee 1, C13.203, 21335 Lüneburg, Germany.
3 Biotech
|June 14, 2019
Summary
This study assesses aerobic and anaerobic bioprocesses for efficient biomass utilization. It explores maintaining biomass chemical functionality and molar oxygen-to-carbon ratio, considering energy needs for optimal bioprocess conditions.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Biomass Conversion
- Biochemical Engineering
Background:
- Bioprocesses aim to modify biomass's molar oxygen-to-carbon (O/C) ratio for various applications.
- Efficient biomass utilization emphasizes maintaining its initial O/C ratio and functionality.
- The selection of target compounds with high functionality and similar O/C ratios is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficiency of aerobic and anaerobic bioprocesses for biomass conversion.
- To analyze the impact of chemical functionality and molar O/C ratio on bioprocess efficiency.
- To assess the scale-dependent energy requirements for optimizing bioprocess conditions.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of aerobic and anaerobic bioprocesses.
- Assessment of chemical functionality and molar O/C ratio of biomass substrates and products.
- Evaluation of energy consumption for environmental control in bioprocesses at different scales.
Main Results:
- Bioprocess efficiency is significantly influenced by the maintenance of the initial molar O/C ratio and chemical functionality of biomass.
- Specific compounds can be targeted to maximize functionality while preserving the O/C ratio.
- Energy expenditure for environmental control varies with scale in both aerobic and anaerobic bioprocesses.
Conclusions:
- Optimizing bioprocesses for biomass conversion requires a balanced approach considering chemical functionality, molar O/C ratio, and energy efficiency.
- Understanding scale-dependent energy needs is vital for sustainable and cost-effective biomass utilization.
- This research provides a framework for assessing and improving bioprocess design for enhanced biomass cascade use.
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