Methods and compositions for producing solvents

US10119115B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois · US
• Eastman Renewable Materials, LLC · US

Inventors

• Hans P. Blaschek · Champaign, US
• Steven F. Stoddard · Decatur, US
• Zhen Shi · Melbourne, AU

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 10, 2015
• Grant date: Nov 6, 2018
• Expiry date: Jul 10, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02E50/10
• WIPO field: Biotechnology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Described herein are methods, compositions and synthetic biology approaches for solvent production, including but not limited to butanol production. Described herein are recombinant bacteria and yeast strains which may be used in production of a solvent, including but not limited to butanol, from lignocellulosic and other plant-based feedstocks. Described herein are methods of producing solvents, including but not limited to butanol, using bacteria and yeast strains. Described herein are methods of producing organisms that display highly efficient butanol production.