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Dynamic Modeling Of Synthetic Microbial Consortia To Optimize The Co-Fermentation Of Glucose And Xylose, Timothy Joseph Hanly
Dynamic Modeling Of Synthetic Microbial Consortia To Optimize The Co-Fermentation Of Glucose And Xylose, Timothy Joseph Hanly
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Second-generation biofuels have the potential to replace fossil fuels in the energy economy without negatively impacting the food supply. An effective biocatalyst must be able to convert all sugars found in lignocellulosic hydrolysates to biofuels. Few microbes exist in that have both a wide substrate range and high ethanol yields necessary for this process. Mixed culture biotechnology is a promising alternative to the use of single organisms in the production of fuels from lignocellulosic biomass. These systems mimic natural processes for the degradation of lignocellulose and exploit the native capabilities of each microbe. The segregation of metabolic pathways allows for …