1,3-Propanediol production from glycerol with Lactobacillus diolivorans

▸ Lactobacillus diolivorans efficiently converts glycerol to 1,3-propanediol. ▸ Anaerobic fed-batch processes lead to 1,3-propanediol concentrations up to 85 g/l. ▸ 0.1 mol glucose/mol glycerol is optimal for production in a fed-batch process. ▸ Vitamin B12 addition enhances production of 1,3-propanediol significantly.