Open AccessMeasurement of the rate of hydrogen production by Clostridium butyricum using an amperometric method
Author(s) -
Breure A.M.,
Duetz W.A.,
Zoutberg G.R.,
Mulder R.,
Andel J.G.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
fems microbiology letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.899
H-Index - 151
eISSN - 1574-6968
pISSN - 0378-1097
DOI - 10.1111/j.1574-6968.1986.tb01289.x
Subject(s) - clostridium butyricum , clostridium , chemistry , amperometry , production rate , biochemistry , hydrogen , food science , chromatography , biology , bacteria , organic chemistry , fermentation , process engineering , engineering , electrode , electrochemistry , genetics
The rate of production of hydrogen by Clostridium butyricum was measured using a modified oxygraph equipment. As an example of the application of the method, some results of the investigations on the effect of short‐chain volatile fatty acids on the metabolism of the organism are shown.