Table 2 Repeated operations of free and immobilized cells on penicillin G biodegradation
Matrix | Initial penicillin G (gāLā1) | Degradation rate (%) | Degradation time (h) | No. of cycles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Immobilized | 1.0 | 100 | 4 | 24 |
1.5 | 100 | 5 | 24 | |
2.0 | 100 | 6 | 20 | |
2.5 | 90 | 10 | 20 | |
3.0 | 79 | 20 | 18 | |
Free | 1.0 | 100 | 12 | 10 |
1.5 | 100 | 15 | 10 | |
2.0 | 95 | 20 | 8 | |
2.5 | 88 | 24 | 6 | |
3.0 | 80 | 30 | 6 |