Stirring speed (rpm)
Reaction rate constant, k (×10
-5
s
-1
)
0
1.90±0.71
5,000
1.80±0.30
10,000
3.80±0.40
20,000
4.20±0.40
Note: k values are mean ± standard deviation, replicate no. n=4.
Table 1:
Effect of mechanical stirring on kinetics of glucose fermentation