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Kinetic Modelling of Ralstonia eutropha H16 Growth on Different Substrates

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  • Renata Vičević

    (University of Zagreb, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Marulićev trg 19, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia)

  • Anita Šalić

    (University of Zagreb, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Marulićev trg 19, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia)

  • Ana Jurinjak Tušek

    (University of Zagreb, Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, Pierottijeva 6, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia)

  • Bruno Zelić

    (University of Zagreb, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Marulićev trg 19, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
    Department of Packaging, Recycling and Environmental Protection, University North, Trg dr. Žarka Dolinara 1, HR-48000 Koprivnica, Croatia)

Abstract

Due to environmental pollution and the depletion of fossil fuels, there is growing interest in the development and use of biofuels as environmentally friendly alternatives. One of the most promising biofuels is biohydrogen, hydrogen produced through sustainable processes using microorganisms such as bacteria and algae. One of the most interesting bacteria for hydrogen production is Ralstonia eutropha H16, known for its ability to produce oxygen-tolerant hydrogenases. These enzymes play a crucial role in biohydrogen metabolism and production. The aim of this work was to determine the optimal conditions (reactor type and synthetic medium composition) for the cultivation of R. eutropha H16. The culture media contained different concentrations of fructose and glycerol (mono- or double-substrate cultivation) and the experiments were carried out in a batch reactor. The initial experiments were carried out with 4 g/L fructose or glycerol in the culture medium at pH 7, T = 30 °C, and 120 rpm. The mathematical model, consisting of the growth kinetics (described by the Monod’s model) and the corresponding mass balances, was proposed. The developed model was validated using two independent experiments with different initial substrate concentrations: 2 g/L glycerol and fructose in one medium and 4 g/L fructose and 1 g/L glycerol in the second. In order to propose the optimal cultivation procedure for future research, the mathematical model simulations were performed for different reactor types (batch, fed-batch, and continuous stirred tank reactors) and different initial substrate concentrations. The most successful experiment was the one with 4 g/L glycerol, where γ X = 0.485 ± 0.001 g/L of biomass was achieved. Further calculations showed that the most biomass would be produced at higher glycerol concentrations (at γ G = 6.358 g/L, γ X = 1.311 g/L should be achieved after 200 h of cultivation) and when using a fed-batch reactor ( γ X = 0.944 g/L after 200 h of cultivation).

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  • Renata Vičević & Anita Šalić & Ana Jurinjak Tušek & Bruno Zelić, 2024. "Kinetic Modelling of Ralstonia eutropha H16 Growth on Different Substrates," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(23), pages 1-15, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:23:p:10650-:d:1536908
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