APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY: Development of high-performance nylon BENEFIT: Facilitates the introduction of desired properties in Nylon 66 (a fiber with high mechanical strength, rigidity, and good stability) through bio-advantaged replacements for adipic acid during the nylon polymerization process Utilizable for the isomerization of various muconic acid … [Read more...] about Base-catalyzed Isomerization of Muconic Acid Derivatives for High Performance Nylon 66 2021-065
Bio-based products
Novel Fermentative Production of Precursors for High Energy Biofuels Using Polyketide Synthases 2020-088
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: High energy fuels for applications where high energy density is valuable (e.g., aviation, rocketry, drones) Polycyclopropanated molecules for pharmaceuticals BENEFITS: Very high energy density and high heat of combustion BACKGROUND: Kerosene, a petroleum-derivative, is the most widely used aviation fuel. Current renewable … [Read more...] about Novel Fermentative Production of Precursors for High Energy Biofuels Using Polyketide Synthases 2020-088
Microbial Production of Monomers for Recycling of Plastic Polymers 2022-001
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Biological production of a vitrimer precursor, β-keto-δ-lactones (BKDLs), for use in the field of fragrance and pharmaceuticals Usage in libraries for lactone compounds screening due to the synthesis of diversified BKDLs BENEFITS: Higher purity of BKDLs products with specific and well controlled biosynthesis by Type I modular … [Read more...] about Microbial Production of Monomers for Recycling of Plastic Polymers 2022-001
Higher Titer Olefinic Ester Production in Recombinant Escherichia coli 2021-141
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Biofuel, fragrance, or food additive production Ester production via esters of isoprenoid derived alcohols BENEFITS: High titer laboratory-scale production of isoprenyl acetate More environmentally friendly compared to previous methods Platform may be expanded to include different alcohols or modified for growth on other carbon … [Read more...] about Higher Titer Olefinic Ester Production in Recombinant Escherichia coli 2021-141
Integrated System for Bio-isoprene Production via Continuous Off-Gas Capture and Dehydration of Isoprenol 2021-096
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Integrated volatile capture and conversion of isoprenol for fuels and bio-based products BENEFITS: Isoprenol toxicity is overcome via gas stripping Isoprenol can be captured and converted to isoprene safely, with high efficiency, no required distillation Enables >90% recovery BACKGROUND: Both isoprenol and isoprene are … [Read more...] about Integrated System for Bio-isoprene Production via Continuous Off-Gas Capture and Dehydration of Isoprenol 2021-096