Renewable energy from Cyanobacteria: energy production optimization by metabolic pathway engineering |
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Authors: | Naira Quintana Frank Van der Kooy Miranda D. Van de Rhee Gerben P. Voshol Robert Verpoorte |
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Affiliation: | (1) Division of Pharmacognosy, Section of Metabolomics, Institute of Biology, Leiden University, PO Box 9502, 2300RA Leiden, The Netherlands;(2) Genetwister Technologies B.V., Nieuwe Kanaal 7b, 6709 PA Wageningen, The Netherlands;(3) Institute of Biology Leiden, Sylvius Laboratory, Leiden University, Sylviusweg 72, 2333 BE Leiden, The Netherlands |
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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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