Enhanced phenol degradation by immobilized Acinetobacter sp strain AQ5NOL 1

• Main Authors: Siti Aqlima, Ahmad,, Noorliza, Mat Arif,, Gan Bee, Koon,, Mohd Yunus, Abdul Shukor,, Mohd Arif, Syed,, Nor Aripin, Shamaan,
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Springer 2015
• Subjects: Gellan Gum; Immobilized Cell; Phenol Degradation; Acinetobacter Sp

A locally isolated Acinetobacter sp. Strain AQ5NOL 1 was encapsulated in gellan gum and its ability to degrade phenol was compared with the free cells. Optimal phenol degradation was achieved at gellan gum concentration of 0.75% (w/v), bead size of 3 mm diameter (estimated surface area of 28.26 mm(2...