Applications Biofuels Other value-add products, e.g., aromatics, organic acids Advantages/Benefits One-step low temperature conversion of whole biomass into value-added products Control over aliphatic acid profile as a function of reaction coordinates Background Current state-of-the-art technology for the conversion of lignocellulose into value-added … [Read more...] about One-step oxidation of lignocellulosic biomass using polyoxometalate ionic liquids 2020-145
Bio-based products
Engineered Escherichia coli Strain with Non-Oxidative Glycolysis for Increased Carbon Use Efficiency and Reduced Gas Emissions 2022-147
Applications of Technology: High production volume of biosynthesis products such as nylons and fuels while consuming less sugar feedstock Advantages: Dramatically increased efficiency in use of fuel due to no CO2 emission during glycolysis. 50% increase in maximum theoretical yield. Reduced gas buildup from biosynthesis tasks. This strain does not require … [Read more...] about Engineered Escherichia coli Strain with Non-Oxidative Glycolysis for Increased Carbon Use Efficiency and Reduced Gas Emissions 2022-147
Single Chamber Electrochemical-Biochemical Synthesis of Complex Products from CO2 2021-094
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Synthesis of complex, multi-carbon products (e.g., drop-in biofuels, biomaterials, and commodity chemicals) directly from renewable power and CO2 BENEFITS: Challenges with toxicity generated by electrolysis are overcome via use of the resilient strain Ralstonia metallidurans Simplifies the overall system and leverages electrolyzer … [Read more...] about Single Chamber Electrochemical-Biochemical Synthesis of Complex Products from CO2 2021-094
Advanced Dissolution and Depolymerization Method to Transform Plastic Recycling 2021-169
Applications: Waste management for plastic products Efficiently convert plastic waste into new chemicals Optimize sustainable supply chains for chemical companies Advantages: Reduced energy consumption by using lower temperatures Increased reliability ensures consistent quality of recycled materials Effectively handles mixed plastic streams in a single … [Read more...] about Advanced Dissolution and Depolymerization Method to Transform Plastic Recycling 2021-169
Malonate Production via Bioengineered Methylomicrobium alcaliphilum 2022-098
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Biocatalyst for existing methane conversion technologies Polyester textiles and apparels, automobile coatings, polymers, flavors, fragrances, and vitamin synthesis ADVANTAGES: Reduces reliance on petrochemical-based malonate production Methane sequestration Methane is a lower cost alternative to sugar … [Read more...] about Malonate Production via Bioengineered Methylomicrobium alcaliphilum 2022-098