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Hybrid Thermochemical and Biochemical Processing for Biofuels
Introduction Producing biofuels from lignocellulosic biomass often involves two distinct approaches: Thermochemical processing, such as pyrolysis or...
Direct Microbial Conversion of CO₂ to Ethanol
Introduction Carbon dioxide (CO₂), the most abundant greenhouse gas, is often viewed as waste. But with the rise of carbon capture and synthetic...
CO₂ to Methanol Conversion
Introduction Carbon dioxide (CO₂) to methanol conversion represents a critical pathway in the transition to a circular carbon economy. As CO₂ levels...
Lignocellulosic Biomass Conversion to Biobutanol
Introduction Lignocellulosic biomass—comprising agricultural residues, forestry waste, and non-edible plants—is the most abundant renewable carbon...
Genetic Engineering of Algae for Increased Lipid Yield
Introduction Algae, particularly microalgae, are fast-growing photosynthetic organisms capable of producing large quantities of lipids (fats), which...
Thermophilic Bacteria for Hydrogen Production from Biomass
Introduction Hydrogen (H₂) is a clean and high-energy fuel that plays a crucial role in the global shift towards decarbonized energy systems. Among...
Co-Fermentation of C5 and C6 Sugars to Ethanol: Maximizing Yield from Biomass Sugars
Introduction Lignocellulosic biomass—such as agricultural residues, forestry waste, and dedicated energy crops—contains two major types of...
Metabolic Engineering of Cyanobacteria for Ethanol Production: Turning Sunlight and CO₂ into Biofuels
Introduction Cyanobacteria—oxygenic, photosynthetic prokaryotes—have gained immense attention as solar-powered cell factories for sustainable fuel...
Metabolic Pathway Optimization in Yeast for Ethanol Production
Introduction Ethanol production by yeast, particularly Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is a cornerstone of the global biofuel economy. Traditionally used...
Consolidated Bioprocessing for Cellulosic Biofuels
Introduction Cellulosic biomass—such as agricultural residues, forestry waste, and energy crops—contains abundant polysaccharides (cellulose and...
Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Agricultural Residues for Bioethanol
Introduction Agricultural residues such as rice straw, wheat straw, corn stover, sugarcane bagasse, and other crop byproducts are abundant,...
Sustainable Biodiesel Production via Heterotrophic Microalgae
Introduction While microalgae are best known for photosynthetic lipid production, certain species can also grow heterotrophically—using organic...
Nucleotide Sugar Production
Introduction Nucleotide sugars are activated sugar donors involved in glycosylation, the process of attaching sugars to proteins, lipids, and small...
Microbial Electrochemical Cells for Biofuel Production
Introduction Microbial Electrochemical Cells (MECs) are innovative bioelectrochemical systems that leverage the metabolic activity of microbes to...
Anaerobic Co-Digestion for Enhanced Biogas Production
Introduction Anaerobic Co-Digestion (AcoD) is an advanced biological process that involves simultaneous digestion of multiple organic waste streams...