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Open AccessIncreased CO2 fixation enables high carbon-yield production of 3-hydroxypropionic acid in yeast
CO2 fixation plays a key role to make biobased production cost competitive. Here, we use 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP) to showcase how CO2 fixation enables approaching theoretical-yield production. Using genome-...
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Open AccessSequential catalytic lignin valorization and bioethanol production: an integrated biorefinery strategy
The effective valorization of lignin and carbohydrates in lignocellulose matrix under the concept of biorefinery is a primary strategy to produce sustainable chemicals and fuels. Based on the reductive catalyt...
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Open AccessDe novo biosynthesis of 2-hydroxyterephthalic acid, the monomer for high-performance hydroxyl modified PBO fiber, by enzymatic Kolbe–Schmitt reaction with CO2 fixation
High-performance poly(p-phenylenebenzobisoxazole) (PBO) fiber, with excellent mechanical properties (stiffness, strength, and toughness), high thermal stability combined and light weight, are widely employed i...
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Spatial Propagation for an Epidemic Model in a Patchy Environment
This paper investigates the propagation dynamics for an epidemic model with nonlinear incidence rates in a patchy environment. Giving a general setting of the nonlinear incidence rates (monotone or non-monoton...
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Genomic landscapes of bacterial transposons and their applications in strain improvement
Transposons are mobile genetic elements that can give rise to gene mutation and genome rearrangement. Due to their mobility, transposons have been exploited as genetic tools for modification of plants, animals...
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Open AccessImproved energy efficiency in microbial fuel cells by bioethanol and electricity co-generation
Microbial electricity production has received considerable attention from researchers due to its environmental friendliness and low price. The increase in the number of intracellular electrons in a microbial f...
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Open AccessMIXed plastics biodegradation and UPcycling using microbial communities: EU Horizon 2020 project MIX-UP started January 2020
This article introduces the EU Horizon 2020 research project MIX-UP, "Mixed plastics biodegradation and upcycling using microbial communities". The project focuses on changing the traditional linear value chai...
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Synthesis of micro/meso porous carbon for ultrahigh hydrogen adsorption using cross-linked polyaspartic acid
In addition to the specific surface area, surface topography and characteristics such as the pore size, pore size distribution, and micro/mesopores ratio are factors that determine the performance of porous ca...
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Improved Production of Pyrroloquinoline Quinone by Simultaneous Augmentation of Its Synthesis Gene Expression and Glucose Metabolism in Klebsiella pneumoniae
Klebsiella pneumoniae can naturally synthesize pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ), but current low yield restricts its commercialization. Here, we reported that PQQ production can be improved by simultaneously intens...
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Using γ-valerolactone and toluenesulfonic acid to extract lignin efficiently with a combined hydrolysis factor and structure characteristics analysis of lignin
A method for isolating components of lignocellulose in hybrid poplar by using an organic solvent (γ-valerolactone) in combination with a solid organic acid (p-toluenesulfonic acid) is studied here. The combined h...
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Wood Plastic Composites from the Waste Lignocellulosic Biomass Fibers of Bio-Fuels Processes: A Comparative Study on Mechanical Properties and Weathering Effects
Using the lignocellulosic biomass materials to produce wood (wood fibers/natural fibers) plastic composites (WPCs) is one of the most environmentally friendly and economical ways to solve the residuals of bior...
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Mechanistic Insight of the Catalytic Role of WOX/SiO2 Catalyst in 2,5-Dimethylfuran to Para-xylene Conversion by DFT Calculation
In this paper, a DFT calculation was used to demonstrate the catalytic role of a WOX/SiO2 catalyst and show the excellent performance in 2,5-dimethylfuran to para-xylene conversion. A model of highly dispersed tu...
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Third-generation biorefineries as the means to produce fuels and chemicals from CO2
Concerns regarding petroleum depletion and global climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions have spurred interest in renewable alternatives to fossil fuels. Third-generation (3G) biorefineries aim to u...
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Energy grass/polylactic acid composites and pretreatments for additive manufacturing
The aim of this study was to find the effect of ball-milling pretreatment of silvergrass and comparing the effects of pretreatment on common lignocellulosic materials such as reed, switchgrass and pennisetum t...
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Synergistic enhancement of electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to C2 oxygenates at nitrogen-doped nanodiamonds/Cu interface
To date, effective control over the electrochemical reduction of CO2 to multicarbon products (C ≥ 2) has been very challenging. Here, we report a design principle for the creation of a selective yet robust cataly...
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Open AccessPreparation of injectable hydrogel with near-infrared light response and photo-controlled drug release
Photo-controlled release hydrogel provides a new strategy for treating tumours. Under the stimulation of external light sources, the ability to release the entrapped drug on time and space on demand has outsta...
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A Core–Shell Structured Immobilized Lipase and Its Application in High-Temperature Reactions
In this research, a core–shell immobilized lipase was constructed with the cost-effective bamboo carrier. Natural bamboo powder was pretreated by different methods. The results of SEM and BET demonstrated that...
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An optimum combined hydrolysis factor enhances hybrid Pennisetum pretreatment in bio-conversion
It is important to limit the formation of inhibitors when bio-refining lignocellulose for bioethanol production by steam explosion pretreatment. In this research, we found steam explosion with sulfite (SES) wa...
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Open AccessMetabolite-based mutualism enhances hydrogen production in a two-species microbial consortium
Sustainable hydrogen production from renewable and low-cost substrates is very important to mitigate environmental and energy-related issues. Microbial consortia are promising for diverse bioenergy and environ...
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Multi-omics metabolism analysis on irradiation-induced oxidative stress to Rhodotorula glutinis
Oxidative stress is induced in many organisms by various natural abiotic factors including irradiation. It has been demonstrated that it significantly improves growth rate and lipid production of Rhodotorula glut...
