Citric acid production from apple pomace in multi-layer packed bed solid-state bioreactor

2002 ◽  
Vol 37 (8) ◽  
pp. 909-914 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.A. Shojaosadati ◽  
V. Babaeipour
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Klaic ◽  
Marcelo Gava Junior ◽  
Camila Florencio ◽  
Caue Ribeiro ◽  
Cristiane Sanchez Farinas

Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate the solubilization of phosphorus from a phosphate rock by Aspergillus niger, under solid-state cultivation (SSC) in sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) bagasse, by maximizing the efficiency of citric acid production. The phosphate rock (IPR) chosen for the study is a type of igneous rock with a very low phosphorus solubility, obtained from the Itafós company, in Arraias, in the state of Tocantins, Brazil. The rotatable central composite design (RCCD) was used as a statistical tool to evaluate the effect of the concentrations of the carbon source (sucrose) and of the IPR on the SSC medium as a strategy to improve P solubilization. In the process without the IPR, there was a citric acid production of up to 300 g per kilogram of substrate. The experiments in the RCCD showed that the addition of the IPR affected citric acid production, with values of solubilized P ranging from 1.44 to 2.72 g per kilogram of substrate and of solubilized P yield from 12.96 to 48.94%. The analysis of the solubilized P/sucrose ratio showed favorable conditions for P solubilization and citric acid production. The obtained solubilized P values are promising considering that the IPR has a very low solubilization, with only 8.6% P2O5. Overall, these findings could contribute to the development of biotechnological processes for producing eco-friendly phosphate fertilizers, as an alternative for a more sustainable agriculture.


2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (7) ◽  
pp. 653-660 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuella Schneider ◽  
Gabriela F Zimmer ◽  
Ezequiel B Cremonese ◽  
Rosana de C de S Schneider ◽  
Valeriano A Corbellini

Author(s):  
M. B. Kolicheski ◽  
C. R. Soccol ◽  
B. Marin ◽  
E. Medeiros ◽  
M. Raimbault

2003 ◽  
Vol 38 (12) ◽  
pp. 1731-1738 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Kumar ◽  
V.K. Jain ◽  
G. Shanker ◽  
A. Srivastava

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