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Effect of temperature upon growth rate and solvent production in batch cultures ofClostridium acetobutylicum

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The effect of temperature on the solvent production byClostridium acetobutylicum has been studied in the range 25 to 40°C. It was found that the solvent yield decreased with increasing temperature; seemingly because of a reduction in acetone production. It appeared that the yield of the other major solvent, butanol, was not affected by the temperature. Considering total solvent yield and productivity only, the optimum fermentation temperature is 35°C.

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  1. Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology Applied Microbiology Divison, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK

    McNeil B & Kristiahsen B

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McNeil, B., Kristiahsen, B. Effect of temperature upon growth rate and solvent production in batch cultures ofClostridium acetobutylicum . Biotechnol Lett 7, 499–502 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01199868

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