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Electro-Fermentation for Organic Acids
Introduction Organic acids like lactic acid, acetic acid, succinate, and propionate are key platform chemicals used in bioplastics, food additives,...
Sustainable Pathways for Biobased Terephthalic Acid
Introduction Terephthalic acid (TPA) is a cornerstone of the global plastics industry, serving as the key monomer in polyethylene terephthalate...
Synthetic Biology for Biobased Polyisoprene
Introduction Polyisoprene is the primary polymer in natural rubber, extensively used in tires, footwear, medical gloves, adhesives, and automotive...
Microbial Production of Muconic Acid
Introduction Muconic acid is an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid with immense industrial value. It serves as a precursor for adipic acid, terephthalic...
Biocatalytic Synthesis of Itaconic Acid Derivatives
Introduction Itaconic acid is a renewable unsaturated dicarboxylic acid produced by fermentation of sugars, especially by Aspergillus terreus and...
Metabolic Engineering for Renewable Propylene Glycol
Introduction Propylene glycol (PG) is a widely used chemical intermediate in industries like cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, plastics, and...
Enzymatic Conversion of Biomass to Adipic Acid
Introduction Adipic acid is a key dicarboxylic acid used in the production of nylon-6,6, polyurethanes, plasticizers, and coatings. Globally, over 3...
Fermentation of Non-food Biomass to Fatty Acids
Introduction Fatty acids are essential building blocks for biofuels, bioplastics, lubricants, surfactants, and oleochemicals. Traditionally, these...
Engineered Algae for Biolubricants
Introduction Biolubricants are renewable, biodegradable, and less toxic alternatives to petroleum-based lubricants, widely used in automotive...
Synthetic Biology for Bio-based Isoprene
Introduction Isoprene is a five-carbon (C5) unsaturated hydrocarbon used predominantly in the production of synthetic rubber, especially...
Enzymatic Pathways for Biobased Acetoia
Introduction Acetoin (3-hydroxybutanone) is a naturally occurring compound with a buttery aroma, commonly found in fermented foods and beverages....
Biosynthesis of Biobased Isoprene via Engineered Bacteria
Introduction Isoprene (C₅H₈) is a volatile hydrocarbon and a key monomer used primarily in the production of synthetic rubber, especially...
Microbial Production of Succinic Acid from Lignocellulose
Introduction Succinic acid is a four-carbon dicarboxylic acid used as a platform chemical in industries ranging from bioplastics (PBS),...
Bio-based Production of Azelaic Acid
Introduction Azelaic acid (nonanedioic acid) is a naturally occurring C9 dicarboxylic acid valued for its applications in personal care (acne...
Enzyme-Catalyzed Synthesis of Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid
Introduction Alpha-ketoglutaric acid (α-KG), also known as 2-oxoglutarate, is a key intermediate in the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, essential...