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Electrofuels: Microbial Electrosynthesis for Biofuel 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" 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="-95px|||||" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Electrofuels, also called e-fuels, are liquid fuels generated by storing electrical energy—typically from renewable sources—into chemical bonds. One of the most promising approaches for producing electrofuels is...


Engineered Microorganisms for Biopolymer Precursors

[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="-69px|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="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction As the world transitions toward sustainable materials, biopolymers have emerged as critical alternatives to conventional plastics. They are derived from renewable biological sources and include materials like...


Synthetic Pathways for Biobased Butadiene

[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="-69px|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="-22px|||||" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Butadiene is a vital building block in the chemical industry, used to make synthetic rubber (e.g., styrene-butadiene rubber), ABS plastics, nitrile gloves, and resins. Traditionally derived...


Enzyme-Based Carbon Capture for Fuels

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="0px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="-20px|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="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction As global carbon emissions rise, carbon capture and utilization (CCU) is gaining momentum—particularly methods that convert waste CO₂ into fuels. Traditional CCU often involves chemical sorbents...


Photofermentation for Bioethanol 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="-76px|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="-11px|||||" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Bioethanol is one of the most widely used biofuels, traditionally produced through fermentation of sugars by yeast. However, conventional methods depend on food-based feedstocks and face...


Microbial Synthesis of Biobased Surfactants

[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="-74px|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="-22px|||||" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Surfactants (surface-active agents) are key ingredients in detergents, personal care, agrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals, helping to emulsify, wet, disperse, and clean. Globally, most surfactants are petroleum-derived, raising...


Advanced Microbial Pathways for Polyamide 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="-82px|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 Polyamides, commonly known as nylons, are versatile polymers used in textiles, automotive parts, packaging, and engineering plastics. Traditionally, they are synthesized from petrochemical monomers such as...


Bio-catalytic Conversion of Lignin to Aromatics

[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="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Lignin is the second most abundant biopolymer on Earth after cellulose, comprising up to 30% of plant biomass. It is a highly branched, aromatic-rich polymer found in...


Bioelectrochemical Systems for Methane Production

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="-32px|||||" custom_padding="0px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="18px|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="-16px|||||" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Methane (CH₄) is the primary component of biogas, widely used as a renewable energy source for cooking, electricity, heating, and vehicle fuel. Traditionally, it...


Biological Production of Succinic 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="-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_margin="-24px|||||" sticky_enabled="0"]Introduction Succinic acid is a four-carbon dicarboxylic acid (C₄H₆O₄) recognized as one of the top 12 platform chemicals by the U.S. Department of Energy. It serves as...