ISSN:
0006-3592
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Alcohol oxidase, an enzyme which exhibits relatively weak substrate specificity among short chain alcohols, forms the corresponding aldehyde and hydrogen peroxide as coproduct. The ability of alcohol oxidase from Pichia pastoris yeast to convert ethanol to acetaldehyde and hydrogen peroxide was examined in an oxygen pressure reactor under conditions, such that oxygen availability was sufficient to permit rapid catalysis. Hydrogen peroxide levels of ∼1.8/M (6% w/w) were attained in 2-3 h with 2.8 μM enzyme, corresponding to a productivity of ∼30 g peroxide/g enzyme. Optimal conditions (within equipment limitations) were 900 psi oxygen, 2.6M ethanol, at 4 °C. Similar levels of products were reached in the reactor using enzyme immobilized covalently on controlled pore glass and noncovalently on an anion exchange support. Recycle of covalently immobilized enzyme was not possible as a result of enzyme inactivation after a single run. Limited recycle of noncovalently immobilized enzyme was accomplished with substantial decreases in levels of product attainable on each cycle.
Additional Material:
5 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bit.260360813
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