Microbial Production of Fuel Ethanol: Bacteria or Yeasts?

Authors

  • M. Rebroš Department of Biochemical Technology, Slovak Technical University, Bratislava, Slovak Republic,
  • M. Rosenberg Department of Biochemical Technology, Slovak Technical University, Bratislava, Slovak Republic,
  • Ľ. Krištofíková Department of Biochemical Technology, Slovak Technical University, Bratislava, Slovak Republic,
  • R. Stloukal MEGA Co., Stráž pod Ralskem, Czech Republic

Abstract

The advantages of using fuel ethanol are discussed. The physiology and metabolism of two main ethanol producers, Zymomonas mobilis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae, are compared. The review also includes description and comparison of different kinds of fermentation processes using these microorganisms.

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Published

2005-07-15

How to Cite

Rebroš, M., Rosenberg, M., Krištofíková, Ľ., & Stloukal, R. (2005). Microbial Production of Fuel Ethanol: Bacteria or Yeasts?. Chemické Listy, 99(6). Retrieved from http://www-.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/2040

Issue

Vol. 99 No. 6 (2005)

Section

Articles