In this study, construction of isobutanol production systems was attempted by overexpression of effective 2-keto acid decarboxylase (KDC) and combinatorial overexpression of valine biosynthetic enzymes in Saccharomyces cerevisiae D452-2. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/517520v2r51516n1/?MUD=MP
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Growing America’s Fuel: An Analysis of Corn and Cellulosic Ethanol Feasibility in the United States
Research comparing and contrasting corn-based and cellulosic ethanol and its feasibility. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/b2415p5356447744/
Sustainable Feedstocks Roadmap (.pdf)
A workshop for the development of regional specific roadmaps for sustainable feedstock production and delivery. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/products/publications/several_pubs.php?grouping_id=100&header_id=p
Fortifying Feed with Biodiesel Co-products
Could co-products like glycerin be useful for ranchers? This research suggests it may be a useful amendment for chicken and hog feed. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071006085450.htm
Material property characterization of co-products from biofuel industries: Potential uses in value-added biocomposites
This paper gives an insight of biofuel production and the status into the co-products obtained from this industry. Furthermore this work explores the possibility of these co-products as raw materials for value-added uses in material applications Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0961953411006477
Reviving the Carbohydrate Economy via Multi-product Lignocellulose Biorefineries
Utilization of lignocellulose and co-products would decrease bioethanol expenses. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/y5p71053411ph861/
Methods of Dealing with Co-products of Biofuels in Life-cycle Analysis and Consequent Results within the U.S. Context
This paper examines the available methods to deal with biofuel co-products, explores the strengths and weaknesses of each method, and presents biofuel LCA results with different co-product methods within the U.S. context. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301421510002156
Ethanol Byproducts Offer Savings for Farmers and Industry
One of the coproducts of biofuel production is distiller grains, which are useful for animal feed and pharmaceutical purposes. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/feb09/ethanol0209.htm
Valuable Co-Products of Biofuel Production
A downloadable podcast from Dr. Martin Reaney, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and Chair of Lipid Quality and Utilization at the University of Saskatchewan, on various co-products produced alongside biofuels. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.biofuelscenter.org/index.php/media/podcasts/244-canada-markrainey
Co-products for Composite and Polymer Research
Research on the uses of lignin and its application with polymers. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.bioproductscentre.com/projects.aspx