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Ethanol production in microorganisms

US8986964B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2013
Grant dateMar 24, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E50/30
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for engineering photoautotrophic organisms to convert carbon dioxide and light into fatty acid esters and other molecules, including biofuels. The molecules are then secreted by the organism into a growth medium.

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