This article summarizes the current knowledge and achievements on isobutanol production with Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis and Corynebacterium glutamicum regarding the metabolic engineering approaches and process conditions. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3242789/
Author: william.herring
Molecular Breeding of Advanced Microorganisms for Biofuel Production
A review article explaining the potential to produce more efficient biofuel technologies using transgenic bacterial and fungal systems. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.mendeley.com/research/molecular-breeding-advanced-microorganisms-biofuel-production
Synthetic Biology Approaches to Produce C3-C6 Alcohols from Microorganisms
Review article covering the research of manipulating microorganisms to produce bioalcohols via synthetic pathways. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/ben/ccb/2012/00000006/00000001/art00006
Fungal Bioconversion of Lignocellulosic Residues; Opportunities & Perspectives
This paper reviews the current status of the technology for bioconversion of biomass by fungi, with focus on mutagenesis, co-culturing and heterologous gene expression attempts to improve fungal lignocellulolytic activities to create robust fungal strains. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.ijbs.com/v05p0578.htm
USDA Farm Service Agency: Biomass Crop Assistance Program
The Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) provides financial assistance to owners and operators of agricultural and non-industrial private forest land who wish to establish, produce, and deliver biomass feedstocks. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=ener&topic=bcap
Pacific Northwest Research Station Podcast series: Ecotone
“PNW Ecotone” is a podcast of the Pacific Northwest Research Station that highlights recent science findings, tools, and timely research topics from the 11 PNRS laboratories and centers in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/podcasts/
Biomass Policy Page
Information about legislation and policies regarding biomass. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/emnrd/biomass/policy.html
2009 Energy Expenditure per Person (map)
An interactive map showing energy expenditure per person by state Follow this link to learn more: http://www.doe.gov/maps/2009-energy-expenditure-person
2009 Energy Consumption per Person (map)
An interactive map showing energy consumption per person by state. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.doe.gov/maps/2009-energy-consumption-person
CORRIM Bioenergy Basics — Research
CORRIM is an organization that develops a scientific base of information relating to the environmental performance of wood based building products. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.corrim.org/research/bioenergy.asp