APPLICATIONS: Bulk chemicals and compounds manufacturing Biofuel production ADVANTAGES: More efficient use of starting materials More cost effective utilization of plant biomass sugars Improved profile of hexose – pentose co-utilization ABSTRACT: Researchers Jay Keasling and Aindrila Mukhopadhyay of the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) have … [Read more...] about Modified Yeast Strain Imports and Utilizes Xylose as Carbon Source 2014-020
Biofuels
Biosynthesis Pathways for Five-Carbon Alcohol from Mevalonate 2014-135
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Biological production of higher alcohols ADVANTAGES: Increased isopentenol yields in aerobic and anaerobic conditions Higher efficiency and lower costs Optimized for oxygen-limited conditions Enables production at fermentor scale Better host cell growth ABSTRACT: Researchers at the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) have … [Read more...] about Biosynthesis Pathways for Five-Carbon Alcohol from Mevalonate 2014-135
Production of Dicarboxylic Compounds from Renewable Sources 2014-158
APPLICATIONS: Production of renewable dicarboxylic acids and corresponding mono-methyl esters for Nylons and other polymers Fragrances Constituents of cosmetics Acne medications Fuel additives and fuels Lubricants Paints and varnishes ADVANTAGES: Provides an environment for precise compound production control Enables production of diacids of varying … [Read more...] about Production of Dicarboxylic Compounds from Renewable Sources 2014-158
Gene Modification to Increase Drought and Flood Tolerance in Plants 2014-108
APPLICATIONS: Agriculture Feedstocks for biofuel production ADVANTAGES: Increases availability of staple food crops regardless of water resources Reduces need for monitoring of water levels during growth ABSTRACT: Researchers at the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) have used recombinant nucleic acid techniques to overexpress a gene -- SAB18 -- to increase … [Read more...] about Gene Modification to Increase Drought and Flood Tolerance in Plants 2014-108
Producing 3-Hydroxycarboxylic Acids and Ketones using PKS 2014-007
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Production from renewable sources of 3-hydroxycarboxylic acids, to yield polyesters ketones for solvents, flavors and fragrances ADVANTAGES: Flexibility to achieve material properties not otherwise possible Sustainable replacement for products derived from rare, expensive or toxic sources ABSTRACT: Researchers at the Joint … [Read more...] about Producing 3-Hydroxycarboxylic Acids and Ketones using PKS 2014-007