Studies on bioenergetic transformation of molasses pollutant to ethanol production exposed to sodium lauryl sulphate (NaLS)

Micelles can impact fermentation process in various ways. Micelles can enhance mass transfer rates, potentially improving substrate uptake and product formation. Micelles can influence enzyme activity, either enhancing or inhibiting enzyme catalysed reaction. Micelles might not be suitable for all microorganisms for fermentation processes due to potential interaction or toxicity. The use of micelles in fermentation process requires careful consideration of their potential effects on microorganisms, enzymes and the overall processes. The efficacy of micelles, i.e sodium lauryl sulphate (NaLS) on bioenergetic transformation of molasses pollutant to ethanol by Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCIM - 1154 has been studied. It has been observed that the NaLS under study has enhanced the production of ethanol to an extent of 6.930% higher in comparison to control in 55 hours of optimum incubation period, 4.2 pH and 33°C temperature with 22% (W/V) molasses solution.