APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Acrylate polymers for broad application: plastic additives, surface coatings, water treatment, adhesives, textiles, surfactants, and others. ADVANTAGES: Production of 3-HP with very high yield Cost reduction Process optimization ABSTRACT: Acrylate is a crucial industrial component of polymers utilized for a wide range of … [Read more...] about Novel Pathway for Efficient 3-Hydroxypropionate (3-HP) and Acrylate Production 2017-065
Bio-based products
Production of omega-hydroxy methyl ketones as precursors for the synthesis of high value fragrances and novel materials 2015-141
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: High value fragrances Polymerization for the formation of novel materials BENEFITS: A sustainable alternative for the synthesis of fragrance molecules and other synthetic processes that begin with cyclododecanone, a petroleum product Potential to bring new high value products to the global market given the growing demand for … [Read more...] about Production of omega-hydroxy methyl ketones as precursors for the synthesis of high value fragrances and novel materials 2015-141
Double Salt Ionic Liquids for Efficient Biomass Pretreatment 2020-084
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Deconstruction of biomass into biofuels and bioproducts BENEFITS: Improved efficiency of cheaper ionic liquids (ILs) for woody biomass compared to previous methods Decreased overall operating expenses (ILs developed from inexpensive reagents) Biomass type versatility Possible recycling Scale-up potential BACKGROUND: … [Read more...] about Double Salt Ionic Liquids for Efficient Biomass Pretreatment 2020-084
Production of PDC in Plants Via Heterologous Expression of Bacterial Genes 2019-069
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Adhesives Biodegradable polyesters Performance-advantaged polymers Antibacterial agents Water decontamination agents Co-product in bioenergy crops BENEFITS: Reduced production costs in comparison to previous methods Adds value to future bioenergy crops (PDC is a co-product) BACKGROUND: 2-pyrone-4-6-dicarboxylic … [Read more...] about Production of PDC in Plants Via Heterologous Expression of Bacterial Genes 2019-069
Engineering S. cerevisiae to Produce Isoprenol for Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Chemicals 2020-086
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Biofuels Commodity chemicals BENEFITS: Improves the isoprenol titer in the host Saccharomyces cerevisiae Creates a strong production system for isoprenol production BACKGROUND: Isoprenol (3-methyl-3-butene-1-ol) is a valuable biofuel and an important precursor of commodity chemicals. While a synthetic microbial system using … [Read more...] about Engineering S. cerevisiae to Produce Isoprenol for Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Chemicals 2020-086