Optimization of bacterial cellulose production from pineapple waste using different fermentation method

• Main Authors: Chia, Hui Ch ng, Abd. Rahman, Mohd. Redza, Muhamad, Ida Idayu, Pa'e, Norhayati, Abang Zaidel, Dayang Norulfairuz
• Format: Article
• Published: Italian Association of Chemical Engineering - AIDIC 2020
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/86740/; http://dx.doi.org/10.3303/CET2078094

Bacterial cellulose or Nata is produced using pineapple waste as substrate for the fermentation process by Acetobacter xylinum. This study was aimed to optimize the production of bacterial cellulose in static and agitated condition. Production of bacterial cellulose in agitated condition has been pe...