文摘
A novel strain of Bacillus licheniformis P-104 was isolated from Chinese soybean paste to produce a bioflocculant. The bioflocculant was confirmed as ultra-high molecular weight poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) using Fourier transform infrared spectrum, high-performance liquid chromatography, and gel permeation chromatography with multi-angle laser light scattering. The production technology and flocculation properties of γ-PGA were investigated. By fed-batch fermentation in a 7-L bioreactor, the maximum γ-PGA yield reached 41.6?g?L? with a productivity rate of 1.07?g?L??h?. The flocculating activity of γ-PGA for kaolin suspension was 33.5?±-.6 1/OD under the optimized flocculation conditions (6?mM Ca2+, 1.5?mg?L? γ-PGA, and pH?6.0). The optimized dosage of γ-PGA for flocculation was just about 30?% of that of reported γ-PGA produced by other strains. Moreover, the flocculation activity of γ-PGA produced by strain P-104 was much higher than commercial γ-PGA with the molecular weight ranging 200-00?kDa and 1,500-,500?kDa. This study provided a promising strain and an efficient method for production of ultra-high molecular weight γ-PGA which could be used as a potential green bioflocculant.