Abstract
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is an environmentally friendly approach to waste treatment, which can generate N and P-rich effluents that can be used as nutrient sources for microalgal cultivations. Modifications of AD processes to inhibit methanogenesis leads to the accumulation of acetic acid, a carbon source that can promote microalgal biosynthesis. This study tested different AD effluents from municipal wastes on their effect on d-lactate production by an engineered Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 (carrying a novel lactate dehydrogenase). The results indicate that: (1) AD effluents can be supplemented into the modified BG-11 culture medium (up to 1:4 volume ratio) to reduce N and P cost; (2) acetate-rich AD effluents enhance d-lactate synthesis by ~40% (1.2. g/L of d-lactate in 20. days); and (3) neutral or acidic medium had a deleterious effect on lactate secretion and biomass growth by the engineered strain. This study demonstrates the advantages and guidelines in employing wastewater for photomixotrophic biosynthesis using engineered microalgae.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 462-467 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Bioresource Technology |
Volume | 169 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- D-lactate dehydrogenase
- Municipal waste
- Photomixotrophic
- Synechocystis 6803
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Bioengineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- Waste Management and Disposal