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Excessive foam is a common and challenging issue in fermentation production. It not only reduces the effective volume of the fermenter but can also lead to broth loss, increasing the risk of contamination. In severe cases, it may force production halts, resulting in raw material waste and higher costs. Traditional defoaming methods often offer only temporary relief or may adversely affect microbial activity, making stable, fundamental control difficult to achieve.
Addressing these core challenges, Chemi Tech leverages deep technical expertise to develop a series of high-performance fermentation defoamers. Our solution goes beyond simply adding chemicals; it is based on a profound understanding of the fermentation system and the root causes of foam. Our products utilize specially modified polysiloxanes and compound synergistic agents, delivering both rapid foam-breaking and long-lasting foam suppression. Their excellent dispersibility and compatibility ensure uniform action within the fermentation broth without interfering with the biosynthetic pathway of the target product or downstream extraction processes.
Our professional service follows clear, defined steps. First, our technical team will gain a detailed understanding of your fermentation process parameters, medium composition, and foam characteristics. Subsequently, through laboratory simulation and evaluation, we screen and recommend the most suitable defoamer type and dosage protocol. We provide precise guidance on addition points and quantities, ensuring the defoamer performs optimally at critical moments, avoiding arbitrary use. Finally, we support on-site application tracking and fine-tune recommendations based on actual production feedback to achieve the best economic efficiency and process stability.
For instance, a company specializing in bio-based chemical production faced severe foam surge during the mid-to-late stage of an amino acid fermentation project. Conventional defoamers provided short suppression times, requiring frequent replenishment and slightly inhibiting the acid production rate. After switching to a Chemi Tech customized defoamer, a single addition effectively covered the entire high-foam period, extending foam suppression time by approximately 50% and effectively controlling broth loss risk. More importantly, under stabilized process conditions, the final fermentation titer of the target product maintained its original high level, demonstrating the product's excellent biocompatibility. The client consequently reduced total defoamer consumption and operational frequency, enhancing production continuity and economic benefits.
Choosing Chemi Tech means opting for reliable process assurance. We are committed to helping customers optimize fermentation processes, improve equipment utilization, and ensure production safety and product quality stability through precise defoaming solutions, ultimately achieving the goal of cost reduction and efficiency enhancement.
Guangzhou Chemi Tech New Material Co., Ltd.
Address : No. 3 Road, Lanshan Village, Xiancun Town, Zengcheng District, Guangzhou City
Contact : +86-19820415595(Manager Fang)
Tel : +86-13414362583(Manager Lee)
E-mail : crystal@gzchemitech.com
