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
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
Renewable Energy: Biofuels Co-products
Publications on distiller grains from Purdue University. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/renewable-energy/biofuels-coproducts.shtml
Oleochemicals in the Biorefinery: Glycerol and Co-Products from Biodiesel Production
A presentation covering the advantages and challenges of utilizing glycerol, a co-product of biodiesel. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.farmfoundation.org/news/articlefiles/378-Bozell%202-7-08.pdf
Lignin production and detection in wood
This short paper provides a short explanation of lignin and techniques for detecting lignin in plant materials Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplrn/fplrn0148.pdf
Fungal degradation of lignin
Lignin is the most abundant aromatic compound on earth, and is second only to cellulose in its contribution to living terrestrial biomass. By using fungi to degrade lignin, a multitude of chemicals can potentially be used for fuel and industrial purposes. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf1997/hamme97a.pdf