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Published on: May 29, 2016
Renewable energy from Cyanobacteria: energy production optimization by metabolic pathway engineering
Naira Quintana1, Frank Van der Kooy, Miranda D Van de Rhee
1Division of Pharmacognosy, Section of Metabolomics, Institute of Biology, Leiden University, PO Box 9502, 2300RA Leiden, The Netherlands. n.quintana@chem.leidenuniv.nl
Abstract:
The need to develop and improve sustainable energy resources is of eminent importance due to the finite nature of our fossil fuels. This review paper deals with a third generation renewable energy resource which does not compete with our food resources, cyanobacteria. We discuss the current state of the art in developing different types of bioenergy (ethanol, biodiesel, hydrogen, etc.) from cyanobacteria. The major important biochemical pathways in cyanobacteria are highlighted, and the possibility to influence these pathways to improve the production of specific types of energy forms the major part of this review.
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