DECHEMA

About: DECHEMA is a nonprofit organization based out in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Corrosion & Oxide. The organization has 756 authors who have published 1307 publications receiving 25693 citations.

Microparticle based morphology engineering of filamentous microorganisms for industrial bio-production.

Abstract: Filamentous microorganisms are important work horses in industrial biotechnology and supply enzymes, antibiotics, pharmaceuticals, bulk and fine chemicals. Here we highlight recent findings on the use of microparticles in the cultivation of filamentous bacteria and fungi, with the aim of enabling a more precise control of their morphology towards better production performance. First examples reveal a broad application range of microparticle based processes, since multiple filamentous organisms are controllable in their growth characteristics and respond by enhanced product formation.

Scale formation on the Ni-base superalloys IN 939 and IN 738 LC

Abstract: The scales formed on the superalloys IN 939 and IN 738 LC at 700, 900, and 1100°C in air have been investigated by optical, microprobe analysis and x-ray diffraction measurements. Both alloys form very similar scales. The main components are an outer TiO2 layer, an intermediate Cr2O3 layer with dissolved Ti, and an inner layer of (Ti, Nb, Ta)O2 with rutile structure. Beneath the scale an internal corrosion zone is formed that contained Al2O3 directly beneath the external scale and TiN further into the substrate.