In-line and selective phase separation of medium-chain carboxylic acids using membrane electrolysis

Abstract

A membrane electrolysis system that was coupled with a bioreactor and pertraction system accomplished phase separation of oil, which consisted of >90% medium-chain carboxylic acids, without addition of chemicals.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2015
Source ID
10.1039/c5cc01897h

Entities

People

  • Jiajie Xu
  • Juan J. L. Guzman
  • Korneel Rabaey
  • Largus T. Angenent
  • Stephen J. Andersen

Organizations

  • Army Research Office
  • Cornell University
  • Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
  • Division of Graduate Education
  • European Research Council
  • Ghent University
  • United States Army

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Groundwater Contamination Remediation.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology