Light-dependent multi-enzymatic synthesis of biofuels from sustainable resources

Santner, Paul (Participant)
Eser, Bekir Engin (PI)
Kara, Selin (PI)
Chanquia, Santiago Nahuel (Participant)
Hollmann, Frank (Collaborator)

Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering - Industrial Biotechnology

Project: Research

Description

Utilizing an unusual, light-dependent enzyme from a microalga to convert oils and fats from sustainable sources into ready-to-use biofuels.

Layman's description

Convert oils and fats from sustainable sources into ready-to-use biofuels with an enzyme

Short title	NNF project
Status	Finished
Effective start/end date	15/02/2020 → 14/02/2023

Access Project

Researchers have found an unusual, light-dependent enzyme in microalgae. A new project at the Department of Engineering, Aarhus University, will use the enzyme in a system to produce drop-in fuels from waste oils and fats.