Syngas fermentation using acetogenic bacteria offers a promising route for sustainable chemical production. However, gas-liquid mass transfer limitations and efficient co-utilization of CO and H pose significant challenges. This study investigated the kinetics of syngas conversion to acetate by Acetobacterium wieringae and Clostridium species in batch conditions under varying initial CO partial pressures (19 - 110 kPa). A. wieringae strains, exhibited superior growth in all gas compositions, with a maximum growth rate of 0.104 h. The distinct CO, H, and CO consumption patterns revealed metabolic flexibility and adaptation to varying syngas compositions. Notably, A. wieringae strains and C. autoethanogenum achieved complete CO and H conversion, with C. autoethanogenum also exhibiting net CO uptake. These findings provide valuable insights into the distinct metabolic capabilities of these acetogens and contribute to the development of efficient and sustainable syngas fermentation processes.
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