Dynamics and Control Strategies for a Butanol Fermentation Process

In this work, mathematical modeling was employed to assess the dynamic behavior of the flash fermentation process for the production of butanol. This process consists of three interconnected units as follows: fermentor, cell retention system (tangential microfiltration), and vacuum flash vessel (responsible for the continuous recovery of butanol from the broth). Based on the study of the dynamics of the process, suitable feedback control strategies [single input/single output (SISO) and multiple input/multiple output (MIMO)] were elaborated to deal with disturbances related to the process. The regulatory control consisted of keeping sugar and/or butanol concentrations in the fermentor constant in the face of disturbances in the feed substrate concentration. Another objective was the maintenance of the proper operation of the flash tank (maintenance of the thermodynamic equilibrium of the liquid and vapor phases) considering that oscillations in the temperature in the tank are expected. The servo control consisted of changes in concentration set points. The performance of an advanced controller, the dynamic matrix control, and the classical proportional-integral controller was evaluated. Both controllers were able to regulate the operating conditions in order to accommodate the perturbations with the lowest possible alterations in the process outputs. However, the performance of the PI controller was superior because it showed quicker responses without oscillations.     

Detoxification and Fermentation of Pyrolytic Sugar for Ethanol Production

The sugars present in bio-oil produced by fast pyrolysis can potentially be fermented by microbial organisms to produce cellulosic ethanol. This study shows the potential for microbial digestion of the aqueous fraction of bio-oil in an enrichment medium to consume glucose and produce ethanol. In addition to glucose, inhibitors such as furans and phenols are present in the bio-oil. A pure glucose enrichment medium of 20?g/l was used as a standard to compare with glucose and aqueous fraction mixtures for digestion. Thirty percent by volume of aqueous fraction in media was the maximum additive amount that could be consumed and converted to ethanol. Inhibitors were removed by extraction, activated carbon, air stripping, and microbial methods. After economic analysis, the cost of ethanol using an inexpensive fermentation medium in a large scale plant is approximately $14 per gallon.     

N-alkylation of Sufonamides Using Anion Exchange Resin

Mono-N-alkylated sulfonamides were synthesized in high yields by reacting the sulfonamides supported on anion exchange resin with alkyl halides.     

Optimization Strategies Based on Sequential Quadratic Programming Applied for a Fermentation Process for Butanol Production

In this work, the mathematical optimization of a continuous flash fermentation process for the production of biobutanol was studied. The process consists of three interconnected units, as follows: fermentor, cell-retention system (tangential microfiltration), and vacuum flash vessel (responsible for the continuous recovery of butanol from the broth). The objective of the optimization was to maximize butanol productivity for a desired substrate conversion. Two strategies were compared for the optimization of the process. In one of them, the process was represented by a deterministic model with kinetic parameters determined experimentally and, in the other, by a statistical model obtained using the factorial design technique combined with simulation. For both strategies, the problem was written as a nonlinear programming problem and was solved with the sequential quadratic programming technique. The results showed that despite the very similar solutions obtained with both strategies, the problems found with the strategy using the deterministic model, such as lack of convergence and high computational time, make the use of the optimization strategy with the statistical model, which showed to be robust and fast, more suitable for the flash fermentation process, being recommended for real-time applications coupling optimization and control.     

球形纤维素磁性阴离子交换树脂的化学转化制备及特性研究

自制了大孔球形纤维素基阴离子交换树脂(PSC-AN),并利用化学转化法成功制备了大孔球形纤维素基磁性阴离子交换树脂(PSC-MAN)。对影响树脂质量磁化率的几个主要因素进行了探讨,实验确定最佳制备条件为:铁盐的配比为1∶10,EDTA的浓度为0.005 mol/L。对树脂的结构和性能进行了研究,表明化学转化法制备大孔球形纤维素基阴离子交换树脂(PSC-MAN)磁性强,在碱液中相当稳定,树脂磁化前后交换容量分别为Q前=1.33 meq/g、Q后=1.16 meq/g,即树脂基的交换容量基本不受磁化过程的影响。     

弱碱性阴离子交换树脂的本征解离常数

根据Donnan膜平衡模型及外推法提出弱碱性阴离子交换树脂本征解离常数的测定方法。并测得大孔丙烯酸系弱碱性阴离子树脂D705的本征解离常数的负对数pK_b~(int)为3.72士0.04,结果表明,Marinsky在测弱酸性阳离子树脂的pK_a~(int)时,引入交换剂相中H~+及Na~+的活度系数相等的假定并非必要。     

Process Development for the Detoxification of Fermentation Inhibitors from Acid Pretreated Microalgae Hydrolysate

The aim of this study was to remove 5-hydroxymethyl furfural (5-HMF) and furfural, known as fermentation inhibitors, in acid pretreated hydrolysates (APH) obtained from Scenedesmus obliquus using activated carbon. Microwave-assisted pretreatment was used to produce APH containing glucose, xylose, and fermentation inhibitors (5-HMF, furfural). The response surface methodology was applied to optimize key detoxification variables such as temperature (16.5–58.5 °C), time (0.5–5.5 h), and solid–liquid (S-L) ratio of activated carbon (0.6–7.4 w/v%). Three variables showed significant effects on the removal of fermentation inhibitors. The optimum detoxification conditions with the maximum removal of fermentation inhibitors and the minimum loss of sugars (glucose and xylose) were as follows: temperature of 36.6 °C, extraction time of 3.86 h, and S-L ratio of 3.3 w/v%. Under these conditions, removal of 5-HMF, furfural, and sugars were 71.6, 83.1, and 2.44%, respectively, which agreed closely with the predicted values. When the APH and detoxified APH were used for ethanol fermentation by S. cerevisiae, the ethanol produced was 38.5% and 84.5% of the theoretical yields, respectively, which confirmed that detoxification using activated carbon was effective in removing fermentation inhibitors and increasing fermentation yield without significant removal of fermentable sugars.     

Facile Assembly of Graphene on Anion Exchange Resin Microspheres for Electrochemical Sensing and Biosensing

Graphene sheets were assembled on anion exchange resin (AER) microspheres based on the electrostatic interactions between graphene oxide and AER and subsequent chemical reduction. The prepared graphene‐coated AER microspheres were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X‐ray diffraction, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. They were then embedded in the bores of pipette tips to fabricate disposable electrodes for electrochemical sensing. The workability and performance of the novel electrodes were examined by analyzing the electrochemical behavior of the electrodes for the sensing of ascorbic acid, dopamine, uric acid, acetaminophen, aniline, and glucose by cyclic voltammetry and amperometry. The advantages of the electrodes include ease of fabrication, low cost, pronounced electrocatalytic activity, and rapid response. Thus, they hold great promise for a wide range of applications.     

应用阴离子交换树脂有效合成3—芳氨基—4—氰基—5—氨基吡唑

研究了不活泼芳胺（杂环胺）与α，α－二氰基二硫缩醛的加成－消除反应，报道了一种应用阴离子交换树脂有效合成３－芳氨基－４－氰基－５－氨基吡唑的一锅煮方法。     

松香树脂酸及其衍生物的生物活性研究进展

松香树脂酸是一种重要的天然可再生资源,具有独特的化学结构和多个手性中心,表现出广泛的生物活性,在医药及农药等领域有着重要的用途.本文按照松香树脂酸衍生合成的特点,对松香树脂酸及其衍生物的生物活性研究进展进行了综述,并对松香树脂酸及其衍生物的生物活性研究前景进行了展望.     

半胱氨酸阴离子与咪唑阳离子间相互作用的理论研究

采用密度泛函理论在B3LYP/6-311＋G(d,p)水平上对1-乙基-3-甲基咪唑阳离子和半胱氨酸阴离子形成的气态阴阳离子对([Emim][Cys])进行理论研究. 通过几何结构优化以及频率分析得到势能面上7个稳定的离子对构型. 计算结果表明[Emim]＋和[Cys]－之间存在较强的氢键相互作用, 其稳定化能主要来源于[Cys]－中羰基O的孤对电子lp(O) 和[Emim]＋中C—H反键轨道 s*(C—H) 之间的相互作用, lp(O)®s*(C—H). [Emim][Cys]_S1是最稳定的离子对构型, 考虑BSSE的相互作用能为－387.66 kJ/mol. 从NPA和NBO分析以及AIM (Atoms in Molecules)计算等方面阐述了半胱氨酸阴离子与咪唑阳离子之间氢键相互作用的本质, 并初步探讨了阴阳离子对相互作用对氨基酸离子液体性质的影响.     

阴离子交换树脂回收水相中有机磷酸萃取剂

研究了阴离子交换树脂对水相中有机磷酸萃取剂的吸附。 通过比较不同的离子交换树脂对水相中2-乙基己基膦酸-单-2-乙基己基酯(P507)的去除率,发现大孔强碱性阴离子交换树脂(D201-OH)从水溶液中去除P507的能力最强,去除率可达99.24%。 而且当溶液在pH=1.0时,D201-OH对P507的吸附主要是分子吸附,其吸附等温线更适用于Langmuir模型;当溶液在pH=5.0时,阴离子交换反应占主导地位,其吸附等温线更适用于Freundlich模型。 研究还表明,D201-OH对P507的吸附在20 min内即达到吸附平衡时99.8%的吸附量。 通过动力学研究表明,拟一级动力学模型(R²>0.99)更适用于描述实验数据,并且吸附速率主要受膜扩散控制。 此外,吸附-解吸附循环8次后,D201-OH的吸附能力仍然保持在93%以上。 综上所述,D201-OH是有机磷酸类萃取剂的良好吸附剂,其吸附性能高效,循环过程稳定,因此可用于实际生产过程中回收有机磷酸萃取剂。     

耐高温强碱性阴离子交换树脂催化剂的合成及应用

以大孔苯乙烯-二乙烯基苯共聚白球和1,3-噁嗪-2-酮为原料,烷基化、叔胺化和季铵化后得含有长碳链间隔臂的强碱阴离子交换树脂催化剂.用IR、EDS、HR/MAS表征了树脂的结构,测定了热稳定性和催化环氧乙烷水合的性能.OH-型树脂在100℃去离子水中720 h交换量下降率为11.8%.HCO3-型树脂在90℃、1.8 MPa、空速0.17 h-1,水与环氧乙烷比6.4的条件下,催化EO水合转化率98%,MEG选择性95%,200 h后交换量下降率小于2%.     

Fermentation of Acid-pretreated Corn Stover to Ethanol Without Detoxification Using Pichia stipitis

In this work, the effect of adaptation on P. stipitis fermentation using acid-pretreated corn stover hydrolyzates without detoxification was examined. Two different types of adaptation were employed, liquid hydrolyzate and solid state agar adaptation. Fermentation of 12.5% total solids undetoxified acid-pretreated corn stover was performed in shake flasks at different rotation speeds. At low rotation speed (100 rpm), both liquid hydrolyzate and solid agar adaptation highly improved the sugar consumption rate as well as ethanol production rate compared to the wild-type strains. The fermentation rate was higher for solid agar-adapted strains compared to liquid hydrolyzate-adapted strains. At a higher rotation speed (150 rpm), there was a faster sugar consumption and ethanol production for both the liquid-adapted and the wild-type strains. However, improvements in the fermentation rate between the liquid-adapted and wild strains were less pronounced at the high rotation speed.     

Effect of Operating Conditions and Immobilization on Butanol Enhancement in an Extractive Fermentation Using Non-ionic Surfactant

Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology - The present study was undertaken in order to investigate effect of diverse parameters such as fermentation media, pH, initial concentration of biomass,...     

Removal of Uranium from Finnish Groundwaters in Domestic Use with a Strong Base Anion Resin

The removal of uranium from Finnish groundwaters with a strong base anion resin (SBA) has been tested in domestic use with different types of ion exchange filter and water. SBA resin was considered to be the best type of resin for testing due to its high capacity, simplicity and cost effectiveness, and due to the well owners acute need for removal equipment. The removal of uranium using SBA resin achieved over 95% effectiveness at all six test places independently, with different water qualities and competing ions. Attention was also paid to the quality of the treated water, especially the hygienic quality. The water quality has been monitored regularly for two years and improved rather than deteriorated during the treatment.     

强碱阴离子交换树脂多相催化油脂的酯交换

催化剂;酯交换;强碱阴离子交换树脂多相催化油脂的酯交换     

Investigation of an Anion Exchange Resin for Cleanup of a Coolant Used to Machine Nuclear Materials

Abstract

This article describes the interaction of Dowex SBR-P, which is a strongly basic anion exchange resin, with ions found in a used machining coolant. The coolant is used in machining enriched uranium and contains uranium, chloride, nitrite, borate ions, water, and propylene glycol.     

Bile Salt Anion Sorption by Polymeric Resins: Comparison of a Functionalized Polyacrylamide Resin with Cholestyramine

Cholestyramine and a cross-linked polyacrylamide resin with lateral alkyl quaternary ammonium groups (QPDA12) were used to study their ability to bind several bile salt anions (including the cholate, glycocholate, taurocholate, and chenodeoxycholate), individually and competitively, from phosphate buffer solutions at room temperature. The latter resin showed high affinities for all the bile salt anions examined, while cholestyramine exhibited a high affinity only for the more hydrophobic chenodeoxycholate. However, for the binding with cholestyramine, cooperative effects were more pronounced, leading to the enhancement of sorption at higher concentrations. The Langmuir equation and its modified versions were used in the interpretation of both individual and competitive binding of bile salts. The data from competitive binding studies indicated that the presence of the tightly bound chenodeoxycholate did not significantly diminish the ability of QPDA12 resin to bind cholate. However, for cholestyramine, the sorption of chenodeoxycholate increased the relative binding affinity for the more hydrophilic cholate, revealing a novel "cooperative" effect involving different bile salt anions. The latter results suggest that the observed higher affinity of QPDA12 is brought about predominantly through the hydrophobic interactions with the pendant alkyl groups rather than with the resin backbone. Copyright 2000 Academic Press.     

耐高温阴离子交换树脂的合成及在环氧乙烷催化水合反应中的应用

我们合成了一种新型结构的季铵型阴离子交换树脂催化剂(NC-1),并将其转型为碳酸氢根型应用于环氧乙烷(EO)催化水合反应.并用NC-1、D201树脂催化EO水合反应进行了考察.NC-1型离子交换树脂催化剂,因具有较好的热稳定性,其使用寿命比D201树脂提高到数十倍.同时,还设计了一种“二步法”新型水合工艺,与传统水合工艺相比,这种工艺有效地抑制了树脂催化剂的膨胀.在使用105h后,催化剂的膨胀率由原来的76%下降到5%左右.