Modeling the continuous lactic acid production process from wheat flour.

A kinetic model of the simultaneous saccharification, protein hydrolysis, and fermentation (SSPHF) process for lactic acid production from wheat flour has been developed. The model describes the bacterial growth, substrate consumption, lactic acid production, and maltose hydrolysis. The model was fitted and validated with data from SSPHF experiments obtained under different dilution rates.

Nonlinear predictive control for maximization of CO₂ bio-fixation by microalgae in a photobioreactor.

In the framework of environment preservation, microalgae biotechnology appears as a promising alternative for CO₂ mitigation. Advanced control strategies can be further developed to maximize biomass productivity, by maintaining these microorganisms in bioreactors at optimal operating conditions. This article proposes the implementation of Nonlinear Predictive Control combined with an on-line estimation of the biomass concentration, using dissolved carbon dioxide concentration measurements.