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Ökobilanz für die Bioprozessoptimierung – Herstellung des Biotensids MEL

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study evaluates the environmental impacts of producing mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs) using life cycle assessment (LCA) and kinetic models. MELs are microbial biosurfactants with various applications produced from biobased sources. The LCA results indicate that substrate provision, bioreactor aeration and solvent use for purification are major environmental impact sources. The findings highlight areas for improving the environmental sustainability of the production processes.

Source: BIOspektrum

DOI: 10.1007/s12268-024-2305-8

Authors: Lars Bippus, Ann-Kathrin Briem, Alexander Beck, Susanne Zibek, Stefan Albrecht

Institutions: University of Stuttgart, Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics, Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology

Language: English

Topic: Environmental Impact and Sustainability

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,090