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
Biotechnology
Cellulose and Hemicellulose Degrading Activity in Fungal Laccases: A Method for Biomass Deconstruction 2019-151
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Enhanced biomass conversion in the enzymatic deconstruction of lignocellulosic biomass using fungal laccases. Pretreatment cocktails and emerging technologies development aimed at converting lignin into bioproducts. BENEFITS: Increased efficiency and reduced costs of lignocellulosic biomass conversion. BACKGROUND: A challenge … [Read more...] about Cellulose and Hemicellulose Degrading Activity in Fungal Laccases: A Method for Biomass Deconstruction 2019-151
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
EcoBOT-Automated Platform for EcoFAB Experiments 2022-042
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: EcoBOT automates multiple simultaneous sterile biological experiments. It screens novel plant amendments for effectiveness under various conditions and for potential biohazards. It consistently identifies the impact of various amendments on plant root and leaf traits at various stages of growth. It can parse the effects of multiple … [Read more...] about EcoBOT-Automated Platform for EcoFAB Experiments 2022-042