APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Generation of polymer products from lignin (e.g., lignosulfonate polymer products) Dispersants, water-purification agents, water-adsorbing materials, and soil amendment BENEFITS: CMF lignin is likely to be produced at lower cost compared to prior approach using polyacrylic based materials Process generates less hazardous waste or … [Read more...] about Chelator-Mediated Fenton (CMF) Process to Transform Lignin into a Water-Soluble Polymer without Need for Separation or Concentration Steps 2019-152, 2019-054, 2021-042
Biofuels
Novel Method to Depolymerize Lignin through Sulfonation and Chelator-mediated Fenton Reactions 2021-077
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Lignin depolymerization for biological conversion into useful chemicals and intermediates BENEFITS: Significantly more efficient at breaking carbon-carbon bonds in comparison to previous methods Decreases the molecular weight of lignin when the lignin is sulfonated Reaction is suitable for directly feeding into a bioreactor for … [Read more...] about Novel Method to Depolymerize Lignin through Sulfonation and Chelator-mediated Fenton Reactions 2021-077
Identification of Gene Targets for Improved Heterologous Enzyme Production in Aspergillus Niger 2017-118
APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY: Biomass deconstruction BENEFIT: Useful for increasing expression of heterologous proteins in A. niger for: 1) Enzymes compatible with ionic liquids (ILs) for one-pot systems and/or 2) Expression of any heterologous protein BACKGROUND: Efficient and economical deconstruction of biomass is critical for the success of lignocellulosic … [Read more...] about Identification of Gene Targets for Improved Heterologous Enzyme Production in Aspergillus Niger 2017-118
Evolved Pseudomonas putida KT2440 with Enhanced Xylose and Galactose Utilization 2021-054
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Efficient conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into advanced and sustainable fuels and chemicals BENEFITS: Lowers the cost of converting lignocellulosic feedstocks to sustainable fuels and chemicals by increasing host utilization of xylose and galactose sugars Bioengineering does not use plasmids and maintains a high growth … [Read more...] about Evolved Pseudomonas putida KT2440 with Enhanced Xylose and Galactose Utilization 2021-054
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