Project

Downstream processing of carboxylic acids from fermentation broths

Code
01IT1822
Duration
21 June 2023 → 20 June 2024
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Engineering and technology
    • Modelling, simulation and optimisation
    • Separation technologies
Keywords
carboxylic acids separation processes ASPEN simulation
 
Project description

The objective is to develop and optimise the downstream processes for purifying bio-based carboxylic acids from fermentation broths. Research combines simulations in the Aspen software with experimental studies. Currently, the evaporation process is being investigated. Other purification techniques such as membrane separation, liquid-liquid extraction, distillation, etc. will also in focus after finishing the paper on evaporation.