Table 1.
Overview of ethanol and n-butanol tolerance in microorganisms
| Microorganism | Ethanol tolerance | n-Butanol tolerance | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
|
E. coli |
4 - 5% |
0.5 – 1% |
[4,28] |
| 4 - 5% |
1.5 – 2% |
This work |
|
|
Bacillus |
2.5 - 5% |
1 – 2.25% |
[29,30] |
|
Clostridia |
4 - 5% |
1.2 - 1.5% |
[31,32] |
|
Pseudomonas |
- |
6% |
[27] |
|
Lactobacillus |
2.5 - 5% |
2.5 - 3% |
[4,29] |
|
Saccharomyces |
9.5 - 11% |
1 - 2% |
[4] |
|
Zymomonas |
13% |
1 - 2% |
[4] |
|
Pichia |
- |
< 1% |
[4] |
| Candida | 14% | 1 - 2% | [4] |