This research presents a metabolic engineering approach using Escherichia coli to produce higher alcohols including isobutanol, 1-butanol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-butanol and 2-phenylethanol from glucose, a renewable carbon source.
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Scholarly book describing the uses of microbes in biofuel production and the pros and cons of this technology.
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The Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program of the U.S. Forest Service provides the information needed to assess America’s forests.
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The Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program of the U.S. Forest Service provides the information needed to assess America’s forests.
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A multi-year interactive map showing the distribution of crops in America.
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A review article on the advancement of biofuel technology and new ideas to aid the bioenergy sector.
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maps displaying planned and existing cellulosic ethanol biorefineries in the US.
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A database of companies and their energy capacity and fuel usage.
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