The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded Microvi Biotechnologies a grant to develop its breakthrough technology that dramatically improves the yield and performance of biobutanol processes. The technology overcomes the toxic and inhibitory effects on butanol producing microorganisms, a major bottleneck in scaling existing biobutanol processes.<\/b><\/p>\n
“A diversified energy future based on biobutanol and other low-cost biofuels requires new technologies for maximizing feedstock conversion efficiency and reducing operating costs\u201d said Ameen Razavi, Director of Innovation Research. “Through this effort, we open a new paradigm for managing toxic stresses for biobutanol production leading to economical production.\u201dMicrovi\u2019s butanol technology is based on the company\u2019s MicroNiche Engineering\u2122, a process which enhances microbial physiology and optimizes enzymatic performance.<\/p>\n
As a fuel or gasoline additive, biobutanol has many advantages over ethanol, including drop-in capability, higher energy content and better transport and handling properties. In addition, butanol can also be used as a building block for chemicals and polymers.<\/p>\n
Based on preliminary investigation Microvi\u2019s technology has shown that it substantially increase the titer concentration of butanol over its solubility limit leading to effective biobutanol production. Microvi\u2019s technology is also expected to provide economic advantages such as reduced water usage, waste production and energy use. Biobutanol processes using Microvi\u2019s technology would benefit from reduced capital and operating costs. The technology will be retrofitable in existing bioethanol processes and work with any microorganism including genetically modified organisms.<\/p>\n
Microvi\u2019s biobutanol technology can help achieve energy independence, diversify uses of agricultural and rural resources and reduce negative economic and environmental impacts associated with dependence on petroleum.<\/p>\n
About USDA<\/b>
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) works to support the American agricultural economy to strengthen rural communities; to protect and conserve our natural resources; and to provide a safe, sufficient, and nutritious food supply for the American people.<\/p>\n
About Microvi<\/b>
Microvi is a leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and commercializes innovative biocatalytic technologies in water, energy and chemical industries. Microvi\u2019s pipeline of solutions, created using its proprietary MicroNiche Engineering\u2122 platform, enable cost-effective economics, are energy efficient and waste free and deliver higher performance than conventional methods. To learn more please visit www.microvi.com.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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