APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Industrial detergents and surfactants Sustainable biofuel production BENEFITS: Can be made from H2/CO2 Genes regulated by synthetic graded ribosomal binding sites (RBSs) BACKGROUND: Fatty alcohols are used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and lubricants as well as a potential biofuel. Plasmid vectors are used to drive … [Read more...] about Plasmid Library for Fatty Alcohol Production by Cupriavidus Necator 2022-028
Bio-based products
Base-catalyzed Isomerization of Muconic Acid Derivatives for High Performance Nylon 66 2021-065
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
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