Can Microbially Derived Advanced Biofuels Ever Compete with Conventional Bioethanol? A Critical Review

Microbially derived alkanes and their derivatives are recognized as promising alternatives to petroleum-based fuels and chemicals. We review recent developments in their production, assess progress, and their potential against conventional bioethanol fermentation pathways. The success rate of geneti...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Seena Illath Veettil, Linoj Kumar, Alexander A. Koukoulas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: North Carolina State University 2016-09-01
Series:BioResources
Subjects:
Online Access:http://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_11_4_Veettil_Review_Microbially_Derived_Advanced_Biofuels_Bioethanol