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Fermentation of Biomass to Methacrylic Acid

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Microbial Synthesis of Hydroxyacids

[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="-62px|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_padding="0px|||||" custom_margin="-33px|||||" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Hydroxyacids are organic compounds containing both a hydroxyl (-OH) and a carboxylic acid (-COOH) functional group. These versatile molecules serve as building blocks in biodegradable...


Biological Pathways for Dodecanedioic 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="{}"][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="-32px|||||" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Dodecanedioic acid (DDDA) is a 12-carbon aliphatic dicarboxylic acid with key applications in high-performance nylons (e.g., nylon-6,12), polyesters, adhesives, lubricants, and resins. Traditionally, DDDA is produced...


Bio-based Isopropanol via Fermentation: A Renewable Route to a Key Solvent and Fuel Additive

[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="-73px|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="-25px|||||" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Isopropanol (IPA), also known as isopropyl alcohol, is a widely used solvent and chemical intermediate in pharmaceuticals, personal care, disinfectants, and coatings. It’s also being explored...


Anaerobic Bioconversion of CO₂ to Methanol

[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="-59px|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="-30px|||||" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Methanol is a critical chemical and fuel intermediate, used in formaldehyde, plastics, fuels, adhesives, and hydrogen carriers. Traditionally produced from natural gas or coal, methanol manufacturing...


Bio-based Production of Caprolactam

[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="-77px|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="-13px|||||" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Caprolactam is the key building block for nylon-6, a widely used synthetic polymer in textiles, automotive parts, electronics, and engineering plastics. Traditionally, caprolactam is produced from...


Biofabrication of Renewable Polyesters

[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="-98px|||||" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Polyesters—widely used in textiles, packaging, and engineering plastics—are typically made from fossil-based monomers like terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol. Their growing environmental impact has led to increasing...


Cell-Free Biosystems for Biochemical Production

[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="-71px|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="-23px|||||" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Modern biotechnology has long relied on microbial cell factories for producing valuable chemicals, fuels, and materials. However, living cells come with constraints: toxicity limits, resource competition,...


Biosynthetic Pathways for Biobased Ethylene

[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="-65px|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="-24px|||||" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Ethylene (C₂H₄) is the world’s most produced organic chemical, forming the backbone of plastics, solvents, textiles, and packaging. Traditionally derived from steam cracking of fossil hydrocarbons,...


Microbial Production of Renewable Acrylic 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="-68px|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" custom_margin="-18px|||||" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Acrylic acid is a high-demand industrial monomer used in superabsorbent polymers (SAPs), paints, coatings, adhesives, and textiles. Traditionally, it is produced via the oxidation of propylene,...