Abstract:Two novel types of non-aqueous bioconversion systems using fungal spores, either adsorbed on the surface of a filter pad or entrapped in calcium alginate beads, were constructed and applied for a model reaction: reduction of benzil to benzoin by Aspergillus sojae NBRC 32074. The spores adsorbed on a filter pad catalyzed the reduction in some toxic organic solvents, such as methylcyclohexane (log P: 3.61) and din-butyl ether (3.21). For the relationship between the reduction activity and the log P value of the … Show more
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