The present investigation examined the production of ethanol and hydrogen from pineapple peel by S. cerevisiae TISTR 5048 and E. aerogenes TISTR 1468. High amount of reducing sugars in dried pineapple peel prompted us to make an attempt to utilize it as a raw material for biofuel production and develop of cheap medium. In addition, the immobilized cell technology was also investigated to increase biofuel production.
2