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Caracterization of flocculation in a strain ofZymomonas mobilis

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Populations ofZymomonas mobilis flocs, cultivated in a continuous tower reactor, can be completly described with a single parameter: the settling velocity. The floc size distribution is directly linked to the average settling rate. This property will simplify the design of continuous settlers.

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  1. Centre de Génie et Technologie Alimentaires Microbiologie Industrielle, U.S.T.L., Place E. Bataillon, F 34060, Montpellier Cedex

    Hélène Galambre, Charies Ghommidh & Jean-Marie Nauarro

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Galambre, H., Ghommidh, C. & Nauarro, JM. Caracterization of flocculation in a strain ofZymomonas mobilis . Biotechnol Lett 10, 751–754 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01025294

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