Method for production of n-propanol and other C3-containing products from syngas by symbiotic co-cultures of anaerobic microorganisms
OwnerRathin Datta, Michael Enzien +2inventors
InventorsRathin Datta, Michael Enzien, Robert Hickey, William Levinson
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Abstract
This invention provides methods and systems for the production of propanol. Specifically, the methods and systems of the present invention use symbiotic co-cultures for the production of propanol from syngas.
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A method for producing propanol comprising exposing gaseous substrates selected from the group consisting of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen or combinations thereof to a symbiotic co-culture comprising a C1-fixing microorganism and a C3-producing microorganism under conditions effective for the symbiotic co-culture to convert the gaseous substrate into propanol and/or propionic acid.
An anaerobic symbiotic system for conversion of syngas to propanol and/or propionic acid, the system comprising syngas, culture media, a C1-fixing microorganism and a C3-producing microorganism.
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