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
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
What is Lignin?
A brief explanation of lignin, where it’s found, and how it can be used. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.lignoworks.ca/content/what-lignin
Wastes and Undervalued Coproducts from Biofuel Industries as Raw Materials for New Industrial Products: Greener Pathway for a Sustainable Bioeconomy
This review highlights the research results, current status, opportunities, and challenges on engineering uses of the downstream products from biofuel industries as raw materials in the design and engineering of plastic resins, biodegradable plastics, bioadhesives, biorubber and biocomposites. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.mendeley.com/research/wastes-undervalued-coproducts-biofuel-industries-raw-materials-new-industrial-products-greener-pathw/
Molecular Characteristics of Kraft-AQ Pulping Lignin Fractionated by Sequential Organic Solvent Extraction
Kraft-AQ pulping lignin was sequentially fractionated by organic solvent extractions and the molecular properties of each fraction were characterized by chemical degradation, GPC, UV, FT-IR, 13C-NMR and thermal analysis. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2996737/