Abstract
In this paper, the different applications of butyric acid and its current and future production status are highlighted, with a particular emphasis on the biofuels industry. As such, this paper discusses different issues regarding butyric acid fermentations and provides suggestions for future improvements and their approaches.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Acetic Acid / metabolism
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Bacteria / growth & development
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Bacteria / metabolism*
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Biofuels*
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Butyric Acid / metabolism*
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Chemical Industry / methods
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Chemical Industry / trends
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Clostridium butyricum / growth & development
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Clostridium butyricum / metabolism
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Fermentation*
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Glucose / metabolism*
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Industrial Microbiology / methods
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Industrial Microbiology / trends
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Kinetics
Substances
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Biofuels
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Butyric Acid
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Glucose
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Acetic Acid