Propionate Production from Carbon Monoxide by Synthetic Cocultures of Acetobacterium wieringae and Propionigenic Bacteria
João Paulo Carvalho Moreira, Martijn Diender, Ana L. Arantes, Sjef Boeren, Alfons J. M. Stams, M. M. Alves, J. I. Alves, Diana Z. Sousa
Abstract
Syngas fermentation has great potential for the sustainable production of chemicals from wastes (via prior gasification) and flue gases containing CO/CO 2 . Research efforts need to be directed toward expanding the product portfolio of gas fermentation, which is currently limited to mainly acetate and ethanol.
Topics & Concepts
PropionateBacteriaCarbon monoxideChemistryBiologyMicrobiologyBiochemistryCatalysisGeneticsMicrobial Metabolic Engineering and BioproductionEnzyme Catalysis and ImmobilizationBiofuel production and bioconversion