APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Biofuel production Renewable chemicals production ADVANTAGES: Lower operational cost and complexity compared to other biomass conversion approaches Reduced energy and water usage compared to other approaches Eliminates reagents required for biocompatible ionic liquids ABSTRACT: Researchers at Berkeley Lab’s Joint BioEnergy … [Read more...] about A One-Pot Biomass Conversion Process Using Deep Eutectic Solvents 2016-160
Biomass Deconstruction
Promoter Useful for High Expression of a Heterologous Gene of Interest in Aspergillus Niger 2016-092
ABSTRACT Efficient and economical deconstruction of biomass is critical for the success of lignocellulosic biorefineries. Biomass pretreatment with ionic liquids (ILs) tackles this issue as it increases biomass saccharification efficiency at lower cellulose loadings. However, some ILs inhibit the activity of commercial cellulases and must be first be removed from the … [Read more...] about Promoter Useful for High Expression of a Heterologous Gene of Interest in Aspergillus Niger 2016-092
A Plant-Fungal Hybrid Peroxidase Engineered for Enhanced Activity and Stability 2016-070
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Biofuel production Pulp and paper processing Waste management Water treatment Pesticide cleanup Plastics ADVANTAGES: Increased pH and temperature stability Expanded functionality compared to competitors ABSTRACT: Lignin is a rich and renewable source of aromatic compounds used as a carbon source for engineered … [Read more...] about A Plant-Fungal Hybrid Peroxidase Engineered for Enhanced Activity and Stability 2016-070
Depolymerizing Lignin Using a Chelator-Mediated Fenton Reaction 2015-029
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Biomass-based dispersant Potential bio-product to replace polyacrylic acid Depolymerization of lignin ADVANTAGES: Enables control over the distribution of water-soluble products Uncomplicated, cost-effective process ABSTRACT: Researchers at Berkeley Lab’s Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) have developed a new technology … [Read more...] about Depolymerizing Lignin Using a Chelator-Mediated Fenton Reaction 2015-029
Converting Lignin to Ionic Liquids without Reductive Amination 2014-166
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Ionic liquid manufacturing Biorefinery and biomass pretreatment Paper and pulp production Heat transfer and electrolyte liquids ADVANTAGES: Reduces the cost of synthesizing ionic liquids Provides a route to manufacture ionic liquids from renewable resources Widely applicable to lignin, hemicellulose, and their … [Read more...] about Converting Lignin to Ionic Liquids without Reductive Amination 2014-166