Separation of Butyric Acid through agitated Bulk Liquid Membrane

Abstract

Biotechnological production of butyric acid can be achieved if a successful method for separation is implemented. Therefore, in the present study reactive separation process has been employed in Bulk liquid membrane for the separation of butyric acid from dilute aqueous solutions where the tributyl phosphate has been used as an extractant dissolved in diluent toluene. The results of the study show that this can be utilized for the separation of acid from fermentation media if the process is developed further.