Phenol utilization by filamentous yeast Trichosporon cutaneum
Shivarova, N. ; Zlateva, P. ; Atanasov, B. ; Christov, A. ; Peneva, N. ; Guerginova, M. ; Alexieva, Z.
Springer
Published 1999
Springer
Published 1999
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0178-515X
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
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Abstract The investigated strain Trichosporon cutaneum shows well expressed capability for metabolizing high concentrations of phenol, up to 1 g/l, utilizing it as the sole carbon source for the growth and development of the population. The data reported, prove the good perspectives for its application in protecting the environment from phenol pollution. No data about modelling the process of cultivation of Trichosporon cutaneum in phenol media is available in scientific literature up to now. The mathematical model, reported here, consists of two nonlinear differential equations, describing cell growth and substrate consumption. The unknown parameters are estimated following the method of Hooke and Jeeves. A number of simulation investigations are carried out. They prove the adequacy of the model and its applicability in further studies on the processes of growth and phenol uptake of Trichosporon cutaneum.
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Electronic Resource
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