APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Sustainable production of muconic acid, a precursor for industrial chemicals of interest ADVANTAGES: More efficient, eco-friendly, and sustainable than previous methods Reduces production costs Decreases dependence on current practices that are heavily reliant on petroleum feedstocks ABSTRACT: Researchers at Berkeley Lab’s … [Read more...] about Biological Production of Muconic Acid 2016-140
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Engineered Polyketide Synthases for the Renewable Production of Lactam Analogs 2018-023
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Production of various nylons, plasticizers, and other polymer material Precursors for antibiotics, pesticides, and other pharmaceutically relevant compounds ADVANTAGES: Renewable biosynthetic alternative to produce lactams without the use of petroleum Enables biosynthesis of lactams at ambient conditions and with less … [Read more...] about Engineered Polyketide Synthases for the Renewable Production of Lactam Analogs 2018-023
Narrow Band Gap Conjugated Polymers 2016-002
ABSTRACT Conjugated organic molecules are playing a pivotal role in the development of a new generation of electronic materials. These materials effectively produce and harvest visible light and find utility in a variety of commercially relevant optoelectronic technologies offering distinct manufacturing paradigms. There is currently considerable interest in expanding … [Read more...] about Narrow Band Gap Conjugated Polymers 2016-002
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
Bijels with Sub-Micrometer Domains 2018-024
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Emulsions for personal care products, flavors, and fragrances Membranes and devices for catalysis and energy storage Soft robotics Shape-shifting fluids ADVANTAGES: Improved stability Cost-efficient fabrication ABSTRACT: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researchers, in collaboration with colleagues from the … [Read more...] about Bijels with Sub-Micrometer Domains 2018-024