Generation of high-value products by photosynthetic microorganisms: From sunlight to biofuels

Journal Article · Wed Aug 12 00:00:00 EDT 2015 · Photosynthesis Research

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11120-015-0182-1· OSTI ID:1225354

Dubini, Alexandra ^[1]; Antal, Taras K. ^[2]

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1. National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
2. Moscow State Univ., Moscow (Russian Federation)

In this paper, oxygenic photosynthesis is the singular important chemical process providing the energy source for almost all life on earth. It harnesses and stores sun energy in forms of high-energy intermediates, such as low potential electrons and ATP, used as energy sources primarily for the fixation of carbon from atmosphere into carbohydrates. The latter compounds supply carbon and energy to multiple anabolic processes associated with cell growth and division.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
• Grant/Contract Number: AC36-08GO28308
• OSTI ID: 1225354
• Report Number(s): NREL/JA-2700-65048
• Journal Information: Photosynthesis Research, Vol. 125, Issue 3; Related Information: Photosynthesis Research; ISSN 0166-8595
• Publisher: Springer
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

09 BIOMASS FUELS
59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
photosynthetic microorganisms
biofuels