Studies on kinetic model of vitamin C two-step fermentation process
Wei, D.; Yuan, W.; Yin, G.; Yuan, Z.; Chen, M.
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 8(3): 195-201
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 1042-749X PMID: 1295600 Document Number: 395992
This paper aims at analyzing the bioconversion process from L-sorbose to 2-Keto-L-gulonic acid with the aid of the growth factor assumption. Fermentation mechanism is discussed after making necessary simplifications. A model is established for this second step fermentation process. Nonlinear optimization together with Runge-Kutta method, are used to obtain model parameters. Results of computer simulation agree with experimental data to show the reliability of the kinetic model.