(1) Department of Material and Chemical Engineering, Niigata University, 2-8050, Ikarashi, 950-21 Niigata, Japan;(2) Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Niigata University, 2-8050, Ikarashi, 950-21 Niigata, Japan
Abstract:
Summary Immobilized yeast was encapsulated with cell-free calciumalginate gel by two-step preparation procedure. The volume of coated film decreased with increasing cell concentration. The encapsulation did not affect ethanol production and could prevent cell leakage from the gels.