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The acetone-butanol-ethanol fermentation.

G M Awang1, G A Jones, W M Ingledew

  • 1Department of Applied Microbiology and Food Science, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada.

Critical Reviews in Microbiology
|January 1, 1988
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Acetone-butanol-ethanol (ABE) fermentation shows promise for industrial butanol production. Research focuses on improving microbial physiology, genetics, and process design for economic viability.

Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Industrial Microbiology
  • Chemical Engineering

Background:

  • Acetone-butanol-ethanol (ABE) fermentation has seen renewed interest for butanol production since the 1970s oil crisis.
  • Traditional ABE fermentation processes face economic challenges due to inefficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review historical industrial ABE fermentation processes and culturing techniques.
  • To summarize recent advancements in microbial physiology, genetics, and process design for ABE fermentation.
  • To identify future developments needed for an economically viable industrial butanol production process.

Main Methods:

  • Historical literature review of traditional ABE fermentation.
  • Synthesis of current research on microbial aspects (physiology, genetics) and process engineering.

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  • Analysis of economic factors influencing traditional production.

    • Main Results:

    • Improvements in solvent yield and overall process efficiency are key research areas.
    • Advancements in understanding microbial behavior and genetic manipulation offer potential for enhanced ABE fermentation.
    • Process design innovations are crucial for overcoming economic limitations.

    Conclusions:

    • Further research into microbial physiology and genetics is essential.
    • Optimized process design is critical for achieving economic feasibility.
    • Successful industrial butanol production via ABE fermentation requires integrated advancements.