APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Feedstocks for biofuel production and other industrial applications Plants with increased resistance to pathogens ABSTRACT: Xylan is one of the major polysaccharides in cellulosic biomass. There are four Arabidopsis reduced water acetylation (RWA) genes shown to be involved in the acetylation of xylan during secondary wall biosynthesis. … [Read more...] about Dominant Negative Mutations of Arabidopsis 2013-051
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Beam Processing for Enhanced Thermoelectric Performance 2013-185
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Thermoelectric materials for Waste heat recovery from power plants, automobiles, and other heat sources Solid state cooling Interfacial thermal management ADVANTAGES: Simultaneous improvement in Electrical conductivity (up to 200%) Thermopower (up to 70%) Enhanced ZT (approximately 1.4) at room temperature No need for … [Read more...] about Beam Processing for Enhanced Thermoelectric Performance 2013-185
Consolidated Conversion of Biomass into Biofuels using Ionic Liquids 2014-139
APPLICATIONS: Biomass pretreatment Biofuel production Fermentation of sugars from biomass for other industries ADVANTAGES: Enables “one-pot” processing without extensive washing or special enzymes Enables reuse of ionic liquids ABSTRACT: Researchers at the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) have developed a technology to overcome the pH mismatch … [Read more...] about Consolidated Conversion of Biomass into Biofuels using Ionic Liquids 2014-139
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
Single Biorefinery Reactor Vessel for Performing Multiple Pretreatments 2013-047
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Biorefineries – all feedstock types Thermochemical pretreatment research ADVANTAGES: Broad process compatibility High solids mixing Improvement of both upstream pretreatment and downstream fermentation process yields Reduction of environmental and safety hazards Reduction of inhibitor production and biomass loss Capable of … [Read more...] about Single Biorefinery Reactor Vessel for Performing Multiple Pretreatments 2013-047