 And here’s how it’s done- The US sustainable chemical company Genomatica has revealed how it went about designing and developing a microbe that can transform plant sugars into 1,4-butanediol, an important industrial chemical that has hitherto only been produced from petroleum-based feedstocks.
- Published: May 31, 2011
- Bacteria just as skillful as fungi
- Although several lignin-degrading enzymes have been found in fungi, they have so far refused to be co-opted into producing cellulosic biofuels. The first lignin-degrading enzyme to be found in bacteria may be more open to this offer.
- Published: June 15, 2011
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BIO International Convention
27 - 30 June | Washington DC
Keep Pace with the Pulse of the Global Biotech Industry in Washington, DC
The 2011 BIO International Convention draws the largest gathering of biotech thought leaders and decision makers together for 4 dynamic days of collaboration to spark breakthrough solutions and drive the industry forward.
Join 15,000+ global decision makers in Washington, DC, June 27 - 30, 2011 and take advantage of—
- unparalleled partnering opportunities in the BIO Business Forum
- cutting edge technologies and solutions from 1,800+ companies in the BIO Exhibition
- 125+ inspiring education sessions and high-level keynotes
Book housing and register today! Click here
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Algae World Australia
16 - 17 August | Townsville, Queensland, Australia
G'Day Algae World - What the Aussies Know About Algae that the Rest of us Don't?
Algae World Australia at Townsville is a 1.5 days conference with an optional technical site visit to the MBD Energy & James Cook University (MBD-JCU) Algal R&DFacility.
With the theme of Mass Production of Algae for Biofuels & Bioproducts, the conference will highlight:
• Growing algae in Australia - Ideal Location, Suitable Species & Strains for Biofuels & Bioproducts • Government Policies and Programs in Support of Algae Biofuels & Bioproducts • Waste-water based Algae Production • Perspective of a Power Company on usingAlgae for Carbon Capture • Microalgal Lipid Content & Productivities and its Potential Uses
For more information please click here
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Lignofuels 2011
28 - 29 September | Copenhagen, Denmark
Optimizing the Production of Fuels from Lignocellulosic Feedstocks
ACI’s 2nd Annual Lignofuels Summit will be taking place in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 28-29 September 2011. The event will provide you with the opportunity to convene with your senior peers from the industry to examine key areas affecting success in the industry.
In addition to the two day conference there will also be the opportunity for up to 20 conference attendees to attend a visit during the afternoon of Tuesday 27th September to BioGasol’s pretreatment and C5 fermentation pilots.
Key Topics Include:
• Economic Challenges & Developments of Lignofuels • European Market Outlook & Policy • Feedstock Optimisation • Case Studies: Cellulosic Ethanol • Case Studies: Alternative Lignofuels • Biobutanol Production • Pre-Treatment Technologies • Gasification & Pyrolysis Pathways • Fermentation & Hydrolysis Improvements • Future Advancements to Meet Requirements of Transportation Industry
For more information please click here
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"Lighting the way to willow biomass production" Volume 91, Issue 10
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Biofuels, Bioproducts & Biorefining
ChemSusChem
Biotechnology Journal
International Journal of Energy Research
Clean: Soil, Air and Water
Global Change Biology: Bioenergy
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