Abstract: Clostridium sp. are an obligate anaerobic bacterium that produces butyric acid as its major end-product. Previously, we have developed an integrated process that couples fermentation of biomass sugars, with in situ product recovery and distillation. This process works best at pH's lower than 7.0. The process serves to extract carboxylic acids during fermentation which enables reduced base-loading and reduced end-product toxicity. Disclosed herein are methods and non-naturally Clostridium sp. that are capable of increased production of butyric acid and increased growth at low pH conditions (e.g., pH<5.0).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for biological upgrading of electrocatalysis-derived formate presents a promising approach to sequester CO2, valorize curtailed electrons, and establish a sustainable formate bioeconomy.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a suite of genetic tools suitable for engineering both the nucleus and chloroplast in diverse microalgae.

Abstract: Phosphite dehydrogenase (ptxD) expression was established as a selectable marker for nuclear and chloroplast genetic selection in Picochlorum renovo and Picochlorum celeri Phosphite was used as a sole phosphorus source in P. renovo and P. celeri. Growth on phosphite led to comparable growth and composition relative to phosphate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions of matter that enable the biological conversion of gaseous waste streams (CO2, stranded natural gas, flue gas, biogas, landfill gas, etc.) to a platform chemical, 3-hydroxybutyrate, which can in turn be upgraded to fuels and polymers (e.g. polypropylene and polymers). The technology thus presents both a mechanism to valorize gaseous waste streams and establish sustainable production routes to chemicals and plastics via the overexpression of PHB depolymerase while knocking out the AACS pathway in this specific strain of methanotrophic bacteria.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for implementing a photosynthetic protein secretion platform.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a suite of genetic tools suitable for engineering both the nucleus and chloroplast in diverse microalgae.

Abstract: Presented herein are biocatalysts and methods for converting C1-containing materials to organic acids such as muconic acid or adipic acid.

Abstract: Presented herein are biocatalysts and methods for converting C1-containing materials to organic acids such as muconic acid or adipic acid.

Abstract: Presented herein are oleaginous strains of yeast such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae that have been modified to allow for xylose utilization. Such strains are also modified to allow for higher lipid accumulation utilizing a broad range of sugar monomers such as those released during pretreatment and enzymatic saccharification of lignocellulosic biomass. Methods of producing lipids and ethanol using these yeast strains are also disclosed.

Abstract: Presented herein are biocatalysts and methods for converting C1-containing materials to organic acids such as muconic acid or adipic acid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for the production of fuels, chemicals, or materials from biomass-derived lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose. Also provided are methods for the production of polyhydroxyalkanoates from lignocellulosic biomass and the subsequent thermal and catalytic conversion of polyhydroxyalkanoates to hydrocarbons. In addition, methods for the production of ethanol from the fermentation of polysaccharides are described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for the production of fuels, chemicals, or materials from biomass-derived lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose. Also provided are methods for the production of polyhydroxyalkanoates from lignocellulosic biomass and the subsequent thermal and catalytic conversion of polyhydroxyalkanoates to hydrocarbons. In addition, methods for the production of ethanol from the fermentation of polysaccharides are described.

Abstract: Presented herein are biocatalysts and methods for the production of succinic acid from carbon sources. The biocatalysts include microbial cells that have been engineered to overexpress exogenously added genes that encode enzymes active in the reductive branch of the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle.

Abstract: Presented herein are oleaginous strains of yeast such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae that have been modified to allow for xylose utilization. Such strains are also modified to allow for higher lipid accumulation utilizing a broad range of sugar monomers such as those released during pretreatment and enzymatic saccharification of lignocellulosic biomass. Methods of producing lipids and ethanol using these yeast strains are also disclosed.

Abstract: Presented herein are biocatalysts and methods for converting C1-containing materials to organic acids such as muconic acid or adipic acid.