In the quest for inexpensive biofuels, U.S. scientists have created a genetically engineered microbe and used it to convert plant matter directly into isobutanol. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/mar2011/2011-03-08-091.html
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Engineering Corynebacterium glutamicum for isobutanol production
Using 2-keto acid pathways and genetic modification, this research shows how malleable bacterial production of isobutanol can be. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2886118/
Engineering the Isobutanol Biosynthetic Pathway in Escherichia coli by Comparison of Three Aldehyde Reductase/Alcohol Dehydrogenase Genes
This research compares the effect of various alcohol dehydrogenases (ADH) for the last step of the isobutanol production. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/326485018556vu25/
Engineering Bacillus subtilis for Isobutanol Production by Heterologous Ehrlich Pathway Construction and the Biosynthetic 2-ketoisovalerate Precursor Pathway Overexpression
In this research article, Bacillus subtilis was engineered as the cell factory for isobutanol production due to its high tolerance to isobutanol. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/aq3588xwr152265x/
High-flux Isobutanol Production using Engineered Escherichia coli: A Bioreactor Study with in situ Product Removal
Promising approaches to produce higher alcohols, e.g., isobutanol, using Escherichia coli have been developed with successful results. This research translates the isobutanol process from shake flasks to a 1-L bioreactor in order to characterize three E. coli strains. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/j73277243p668870/
Carbon Emission Reduction Impacts from Alternative Biofuels
Using life-cycle analysis to evaluate alternative uses of wood including both products and fuels reveals a hierarchy of carbon and energy impacts characterized by their efficiency in reducing carbon emissions and/or in displacing fossil energy imports. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.forestprod.org/assets/FPJ_articles_62_4/fpro-62-04-296.pdf
Long-Term Soil Productivity: genesis of the concept and principles behind the program
This research article describes the LTSP project, a soil research program 10 years in the making that studies carbon capture and its effects on vegetative growth. Follow this link to learn more: http://soilslab.cfr.washington.edu/publications/SoilManagementWFCA2009/Powers%20CJFR.pdf
Environmental Costs and Benefits of Transportation Biofuel Production from Food- and Lignocellulose-based Energy Crops. A review
A review article covering the costs and benefits of various energy crops. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/eg04r9773w3g31m6/
“Gevo Produces Isobutanol, Hydrocarbons and Renewable Jet Fuel from Cellulosic Biomass
Gevo, a privately held renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels company, has successfully produced isobutanol from fermentable sugars derived from cellulosic biomass. The company also successfully converted the cellulosic isobutanol into isobutylene and paraffinic kerosene (jet fuel). Follow this link to learn more: http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/07/gevo-produces-isobutanol-hydrocarbons-and-renewable-jet-fuel-from-cellulosic-biomassgevo-20100729.html
High-Density Renewable Fuels Based on the Selective Dimerization of Pinenes
Research of high-density fuel candidates that have been synthesized in up to 90% yield from β-pinene, a renewable strained bicyclic compound derived from wood and plant sources. Follow this link to learn more: http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/ef900799c