Figure captions
Fig. 1.Semi-continuous
fermentation platform (a. Fermentation broth inlet; b. Supernatant
outlet; c. SLs export).
Fig. 2.The
morphology and sedimentation of SLs at different O/S ratios.
Fig. 3. SLs
precipitation. (A) Relationship between the sedimentation height ratio
of SLs and the concentration; (B) Relationship between the average
sedimentation rate of SLs and O/S; (C) SLs
particle size; (D) Viscosity of
fermentation supernatant; (E) Density of SLs and oil mixture; (F)
Density of fermentation broth supernatant.
Fig. 4. Ultrasonic
assisted SLs deposition. (A) 100 W ultrasonic power; (B) 200 W
ultrasonic power; (C) 300 W ultrasonic power; (D) Maximum sedimentation
rate at different power.
Fig. 5.Ultrasound-assisted in-situseparation. (A) SLs titer; (B) Residual oil, glucose and DCW
concentration; (C) Productivity and yield of SLs.