Abstract
The problem of simultaneous biodegradation of two dissimilar substrates in a continuously operated cyclic reactor was studied both at the theoretical and experimental levels using a simple model system. The system involved media containing mixtures of glucose and phenol as carbon sources. A pure culture of Pseudomonas putida (ATCC17514) was employed. Independent kinetic experiments have revealed that glucose and phenol are involved in a crossinhibitory uncompetitive kinetic interaction. The dynamics of a cyclically operated reactor were analyzed using the principles of bifurcation theory for forced systems. Experimental results have confirmed the theoretical predictions. Implications of the results for the design of waste-treating facilities are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 803-815 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology - Part A Enzyme Engineering and Biotechnology |
Volume | 57-58 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1996 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Bioengineering
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
Keywords
- Biodegradation
- Bioreactor dynamics
- Cyclic bioreactors
- Glucose/phenol removal
- Mixed wastes