Immobilization of growing cells by polyethyleneimine-modified alginate

A unique polymer matrix that is suitable for immobilizing growing cells has been developed. Alginate was chemically modified with polyethyleneimine (PEI), and the resultant polymer aggregate was evaluated as a cell carrier. This method of immobilization depends on reversible gelation of the PEI-modi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Applied biochemistry and biotechnology 1987-04, Vol.14 (3), p.259-275
Hauptverfasser: Joung, John J., Akin, Cavit, Royer, G. P.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A unique polymer matrix that is suitable for immobilizing growing cells has been developed. Alginate was chemically modified with polyethyleneimine (PEI), and the resultant polymer aggregate was evaluated as a cell carrier. This method of immobilization depends on reversible gelation of the PEI-modified alginate. The hypothesis is that immobilized cells grow by dissolving the surrounding gel matrix; the dissolved polymer adduct is displaced peripherally and gelled again by the influx of calcium ion from the surrounding fermentation broth, retaining both cells and carrier polymer in the gel beads. Thus, the immobilized cells gain space for growth by expanding the carrier matrix. When immobilized yeast cells were applied to a continuous ethanol fermentation, 94% theoretical conversion of glucose to ethanol was observed, with a reactor productivity of 15-30 g/L/h in a nonsterile reactor. A 3-mo catalyst life and minimal cell washout were observed.
ISSN:0273-2289
1559-0291
DOI:10.1007/BF02800313