Kinetic modeling of fermentative production of 1, 3-propanediol by Klebsiella pneumoniae HR526 with consideration of multiple product inhibitions

Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2013 Jan;169(1):312-26. doi: 10.1007/s12010-012-9984-1. Epub 2012 Nov 23.

Abstract

During the fermentative production of 1, 3-propanediol (1,3-PD), the multiple product inhibitions cannot be negligible to accurately describe the kinetics of fermentation process. A kinetic model for fermentative production of 1,3-PD by Klebsiella pneumoniae HR526 with glycerol as carbon source under aerobic condition was proposed. The inhibitions of multiple products including 1,3-PD, 2, 3-butanediol (2,3-BD), acetate, and succinate were considered in the model. It was found that 1,3-PD, 2,3-BD, and acetate showed strong inhibitions to cell growth depending on their concentrations. The kinetic model was relatively accurate to predict the experimental data of batch, fed-batch, and continuous fermentations. The model thus can serve as a tool for further controlling and optimizing the fermentation process.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acetic Acid / pharmacology
  • Butylene Glycols / pharmacology
  • Fermentation
  • Kinetics
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae / chemistry*
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae / drug effects
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae / growth & development
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae / metabolism*
  • Models, Chemical
  • Propylene Glycols / chemistry
  • Propylene Glycols / metabolism*

Substances

  • Butylene Glycols
  • Propylene Glycols
  • Acetic Acid