Environmental Microbial Fermentation Services
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Background
Overview of Environmental Microbial Fermentation
Microbial fermentation technology is a kind of biotransformation technology using microorganisms, which has been widely used in food processing, pharmaceutical, bioenergy production and environmental protection. The history of this technology dates back thousands of years, when people began to use fermentation methods to process and preserve food. With the progress of science and technology, especially the development of molecular biology and cell biology, modern fermentation technology has made remarkable progress.
The core of microbial fermentation technology lies in the selection and culture of microorganisms, as well as the precise control of fermentation conditions, including temperature, pH, oxygen supply and nutrient supply. The optimization of these conditions can significantly improve the growth rate and metabolic activity of microorganisms, thereby improving the fermentation efficiency and product quality.
In terms of environmental protection, microbial fermentation technology also plays an important role. For example, microorganisms can be used for bioremediation, degrading environmental pollutants such as petroleum hydrocarbons, heavy metals and pesticides through their metabolic activities. In addition, microbial fermentation technology can also be used to produce biofuels, such as bioethanol and biodiesel, which are renewable and help reduce dependence on fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
With the progress of science and technology, the application prospect of microbial fermentation technology in the environmental field will be broader. By means of modern biotechnology such as genetic engineering and synthetic biology, the fermentation performance of microorganisms can be modified and optimized to improve their efficiency and effect in environmental governance and resource recycling.
Application of Environmental Microbial Fermentation
Organic waste treatment: Microbial fermentation technology can transform agricultural waste and urban waste into valuable products such as biofertiliser and bioenergy, reduce environmental pollution, achieve resource recycling, and promote ecological balance.
Bioenergy production: The use of microbial fermentation enables the conversion of plant biomass into biofuels, such as bioethanol and biodiesel, which are renewable alternatives to fossil fuels, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat global climate change.
Degradation of environmental pollutants: Specific microorganisms are able to break down organic pollutants in the environment, such as pesticides, petroleum hydrocarbons, and transform heavy metal ions to reduce their toxicity, thereby purifying soil and water bodies and protecting the health of ecosystems.
Fig. 1. Methods to enhance bacterial bioavailability for oil degradation. (Ganesan, et al., 2022)
Creative BioMart Microbe focuses on the use of microbial fermentation to transform organic waste into valuable products, while promoting the degradation of environmental pollutants, providing efficient solutions for environmental protection and resource recycling. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
Service Procedure
Platforms
Pilot-Scale Fermentation System
The system can use up to 24 bioreactors in parallel. Our 300L bioreactors offer an optimal capacity for assessing the scalability of production processes, creating sizable product batches for prospective clients, and yielding ample material for the application of downstream processing methods that are relevant to industry standards.
Service Details
The contribution of environmental protection microbial agents in green agriculture, circular economy, environmental pollution control and other aspects will be increasingly large, and become an important support for sustainable development. Creative BioMart Microbe, with its expertise and experience, is committed to providing society with a high-quality range of products, in addition to supporting the customized production of environmental protection microbial agents. We can undertake the production of environmental protection microbiological agents covering sewage treatment, waste treatment, air purification and other applications.
Microbial fermentation production of polymer environment-friendly materials as a cutting-edge production technology, it not only meets the current requirements for green and sustainable development, but also has a wide range of application potential. Creative BioMart Microbe, with its extensive experience in the fermentation field, is committed to the production of new environment-friendly materials. In order to ensure that the materials produced have good characteristics, we will also provide material identification services including biodegradability assessment, biocompatibility assessment, microbiological testing, stability testing, etc.
Our Advantages
- Rich industry experience. Our expertise in advanced techniques, flexible production, and stringent quality and EHS management positions us as the leading choice for global supply chain integration and comprehensive procurement services.
- Capacity matched to your business needs. On-site lab fermenters for scale-up assistance. Our fermentation capacity is more than 500 m3 equipped with 400 L, 20 kL, 30 kL and 70 kL fermenters.
- Affordable and adaptable service options. Clients can either entrust us with their entire projects or collaborate on a modular basis. We also offer process troubleshooting, re-engineering, and comprehensive handover to clients.
Case Study
Case Study 1: The cost of polyhydroxyalkanoates synthesis is reduced by using inexpensive and readily available raw materials.
Here, corn stover is optimally pretreated with NaOH to enhance cellulose and reduce lignin content, followed by characterization using FTIR, TGA, and SEM. The Design Expert software and response surface methodology (RSM) further optimize the pretreatment for higher total reducing sugar (TRS) yields. The optimized conditions resulted in a TRS yield of 707.19 mg/g. Fermentation of the hydrolysate by Pseudomonas putida MTCC 2475 produced medium-chain-length polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), confirmed by GC-MS/MS. The PHA film was characterized by DSC, FTIR, and NMR.
Fig. 2. Solvent extracted PHA film from Pseudomonas putida. (Kukreti, et al., 2024)
Case Study 2: Isolating crude oil-degrading fungi for environmental remediation in Saudi Arabia.
This study isolated three potent crude oil-degrading fungal strains from contaminated soil at Khurais oil field in Saudi Arabia. Identified as Aspergillus polyporicola (MT448790), Aspergillus spelaeus (MT448791), and Aspergillus niger (MT459302), they were sequenced using the ITS1&ITS2 regions. A. niger demonstrated the highest biodegradation efficiency at 58%, followed by A. spelaeus and A. polyporicola at 51% and 47%, respectively. A. niger also produced the most CO2 (28.6%), suggesting its potential as a mycoremediation agent for crude oil-contaminated ecosystems.
Fig. 3. Petroleum hydrocarbon degradation % of three fungal isolates. (Al-Dhabaan, et al., 2021)
FAQs
Q: How to use these microbiological agents?
A: Different application scenarios or different formats of products have different usage methods. We will attach the corresponding user manual when providing the products. If you have any other questions, you can contact our support team for help.
Q: How do you ensure that the microbes you use are safe and will not have a negative impact on the environment?
A: Microbial strains used in environmental projects are rigorously screened and tested to ensure they are safe for the environment and human health. In addition, the fermentation process is usually carried out under controlled conditions to prevent the improper release of microorganisms.
Q: Can microbial fermentation technology be combined with other environmentally friendly technologies?
A: Yes, microbial fermentation technology can be used in combination with other environment-friendly technologies such as physical filtration, chemical treatment and phytoremediation to improve treatment efficiency and effectiveness. We are also actively exploring the integration of multiple technologies.
References:
- Ganesan M.; et al. Bioremediation by oil degrading marine bacteria: An overview of supplements and pathways in key processes. Chemosphere. 2022;303(Pt 1):134956.
- Kukreti N.; et al. A sustainable synthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoate from stubble waste as a carbon source using Pseudomonas putida MTCC 2475. Front Bioeng Biotechnol. 2024;12:1343579.
- Al-Dhabaan FA. Mycoremediation of crude oil contaminated soil by specific fungi isolated from Dhahran in Saudi Arabia. Saudi J Biol Sci. 2021;28(1):73-77.
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