Publications by authors named "R M Praveenkumar"

The L-asparaginase is commercial enzyme used as chemotherapeutic agent in cancer treatment and food processing agent in backed and fried food industries. In the present research work, the artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques were employed for modeling and optimization of fermentation process conditions for enhanced production of L-asparaginase by submerged fermentation of . The experimental L-asparaginase activity obtained using central composite experiment design was used for optimization.

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This study explores the challenges facing microalgae biofuel production, specifically low lipid content and difficulties with algal cell harvesting. The purpose of the research is to investigate the effect of seawater content and nanoparticle concentration on freshwater microalgae growth and biofuel production. The principal results of the study show that increasing the proportion of seawater and nanoparticles enhances the lipid content and cell diameter of microalgae, while excessive concentrations of nanoparticles and low seawater content lead to reduced microalgae growth.

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In the present work, Aspergillus niger was employed to produce commercially valuable malic acid from crude glycerol derived from waste cooking oil. Crude glycerol dosage, yeast extract dosage and initial pH were the influencing factors playing a significant role in the malic acid synthesis. The optimal condition for malic acid biosynthesis was studied by using response surface methodology.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study explores using Clostridium acetobutylicum MTCC 11,274 to convert black strap molasses into biobutanol, a type of biofuel.
  • Significant fermentation conditions, like initial pH and yeast extract concentration, were identified using experimental design methods such as Plackett-Burman Design and central composite design.
  • Under optimal conditions, the maximum butanol production reached 10.27 g/L within 24 hours, highlighting the potential of waste black strap molasses as a sustainable biofuel source.
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Flocculation of marine microalgae is challenging because of the high ionic strength of the culture medium. We investigated cationic cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) as biobased flocculants for the marine microalgae Nannochloropsis oculata, and compared its performance to chitosan. Cationic CNCs induced flocculation at a low dose of 11 mg L, while chitosan required a dose of 35 mg L.

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