Discovery and application of plant genes for dopamine biosynthesis and polydopamine production. Commercial Applications Abiotic stress-resistant crops Reduced browning in fruits and vegetables Biomaterials Benefits Improved plant resilience Production of dopamine and other catecholamines Biofuel production from cell walls Food … [Read more...] about Improved Dopamine Production and Polydopamine Advancements via Plant Genetic Engineering 2023-066
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New low-temperature process for extracting lithium from alpha spodumene 2024-019
Commercial Applications Battery precursor production Electric vehicle batteries Portable electronics batteries Energy storage solutions Renewable energy systems Benefits Lower energy requirements Decreased chemical usage Production of high purity lithium Environmentally friendly approach Potential cost reductions Background Lithium … [Read more...] about New low-temperature process for extracting lithium from alpha spodumene 2024-019
Cost Effective Catalysts for Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier Storage Systems 2023-156
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Liquid organic hydrogen carrier systems for safe and efficient hydrogen storage BENEFITS: Lower capital and operating costs due to: No pre-sulfidation of catalysts No H2 co-feeding No addition of second metal species Industrial feasibility; amenable to one-pot method BACKGROUND: The use of liquid organic hydrogen carrier … [Read more...] about Cost Effective Catalysts for Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier Storage Systems 2023-156
Agrobacterium-Mediated Plant and Fungal Transformation with Refactored Virulence Plasmids 2021-072
APPLICATIONS: Development of genetically modified crops with increased yield, pest resistance, and improved nutritional content Development of crops with increased resilience to climate change-induced environmental stresses Engineering crops for biofuel production by optimizing growth rates and increasing lipid or carbohydrate content ADVANTAGES: Transform … [Read more...] about Agrobacterium-Mediated Plant and Fungal Transformation with Refactored Virulence Plasmids 2021-072
Catalytic Depolymerization of Lignin via Metal Catalysts 2020-148
APPLICATIONS: Feedstocks for the production of biofuels and bioproducts ADVANTAGES: Compatible with downstream processes Supported (multi)metallic-nanoparticle (NP) catalysts (lower loading) Improved process economics via catalytic reusability Tunable, allowing for precise control over the production of desired compounds BACKGROUND: Lignin is the … [Read more...] about Catalytic Depolymerization of Lignin via Metal Catalysts 2020-148