Process for producing bio-gel and a bio-gel
AssigneeScientek Corp.
InventorsAndrew Desbarats, Vince Yacyshyn
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Abstract
Provided is a process for producing an enzyme-containing bio-gel from an enzyme solution, particularly a commercial α-amylase solution. When allowed to stand in a vessel, enzyme from the enzyme solution collects on the inside surface of the vessel, thus forming a bio-gel. The bio-gel is recovered by removing the enzyme solution, then collecting, and optionally drying, the material deposited on the inner surface of the vessel. A bio-gel produced by this process is also provided.
Claims31
A method of producing a bio-gel comprising:
- storing an enzyme solution in a reaction vessel under conditions and for a time period to form a bio-gel on at least a portion of an inside surface of the reaction vessel, prior to use of the enzyme solution in a bioreactor;
- removing the enzyme solution from the reaction vessel;
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- removing the bio-gel from the reaction vessel.
A bio-gel formed from storing an enzyme solution in a reaction vessel substantially free-of starch or cellulose materials under conditions and for a time period to form the bio-gel on at least a portion of an inside surface of the reaction vessel and removing the bio-gel from the reaction vessel.
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