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Enzymatic Pathways for Biobased Acetoia

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="-64px|auto||auto||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" custom_margin="-34px|||||" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Acetoin (3-hydroxybutanone) is a naturally occurring compound with a buttery aroma, commonly found in fermented foods and beverages. Industrially, acetoin serves as a solvent, flavoring agent,...


Biosynthesis of Biobased Isoprene via Engineered Bacteria

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="-91px|||||" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding="|||2px||" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Isoprene (C₅H₈) is a volatile hydrocarbon and a key monomer used primarily in the production of synthetic rubber, especially polyisoprene and styrene-isoprene-styrene (SIS) copolymers. It is...


Microbial Production of Succinic Acid from Lignocellulose

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="-15px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="-85px|||||" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Succinic acid is a four-carbon dicarboxylic acid used as a platform chemical in industries ranging from bioplastics (PBS), pharmaceuticals, solvents, to food and cosmetics. Traditionally derived...


Enzyme-Catalyzed Synthesis of Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="-67px|auto||auto||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding="3px|||||"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0" custom_margin="-2px|||||"]Introduction Alpha-ketoglutaric acid (α-KG), also known as 2-oxoglutarate, is a key intermediate in the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, essential for cellular respiration, nitrogen metabolism, and biosynthesis...


Bio-based Production of Azelaic Acid

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="-66px|auto||auto||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" custom_margin="-34px|||||" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Azelaic acid (nonanedioic acid) is a naturally occurring C9 dicarboxylic acid valued for its applications in personal care (acne treatments, skin lightening), polymer manufacturing, lubricants, and...


Bio-based Production of Adipic Acid from Sugars

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="-89px|||||" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Adipic acid (hexanedioic acid) is a key industrial dicarboxylic acid primarily used in the production of nylon-6,6, polyurethanes, plasticizers, and resins. Conventionally produced from petroleum-based cyclohexane via...


Fermentation of Agricultural Residues to Xylitol

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="-87px|||||" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Xylitol is a naturally occurring five-carbon sugar alcohol (C₅H₁₂O₅) widely used as a low-calorie, non-cariogenic sweetener in food, oral care, and pharmaceutical industries. Traditionally, it is chemically...


Metabolic Engineering for Biobased 1,4-Butanediol

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="-89px|||||" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) is a key industrial chemical used in the synthesis of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyurethanes, spandex fibers, solvents, and coatings. Traditionally derived from fossil resources such...


Microbial Synthesis of Biobased Nylons

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" min_height="4192.4px" custom_margin="-18px|||||"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="-67px|auto||auto||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding="10px|||||"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding="8px|||||" inline_fonts="Abril Fatface" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Nylons (polyamides) are high-performance engineering plastics used in automotive parts, textiles, electronics, and packaging. Conventional nylon production relies on petrochemical monomers...


Production of Biobased Caprolactam via Fermentation

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="-60px|auto||auto||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding="0px|||||"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" custom_margin="-17px|||||" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Caprolactam is a vital intermediate chemical used almost exclusively for manufacturing nylon-6, a widely used engineering polymer in textiles, automotive, industrial fibers, and packaging. Traditional...