Author
Rich, Joseph | |
Hughes, Stephen | |
Bischoff, Kenneth | |
Leathers, Timothy | |
Liu, Siqing |
Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Abstract Only Publication Acceptance Date: 8/27/2008 Publication Date: 8/27/2008 Citation: Rich, J.O., Hughes, S.R., Bischoff, K.M., Leathers, T.D., Liu, S. 2008. Improving biocatalysts for the production of biofuels from Lignocellulosic feedstocks [abstract]. U.S. Japan Natural Resources Meeting. p. 54-55. Interpretive Summary: Technical Abstract: Industrial-scale production of fuel ethanol from biomass continues to show promise for relieving dependence upon petroleum-based transportation fuels. The limited range of materials that can be practically converted, however, continues to be an obstacle to the lignocellulosic revolution. Therefore, the development of practical biocatalysts for the conversion of ligncocellulosic feedstocks into biofuels remains a significant technical challenge to the industry. We will describe our efforts in engineering biocatalysts, including yeast and bacteria, for the production of bioethanol from cellulosic feedstocks. |