Article
Genetic engineering, a hope for sustainable biofuel production: review
International Journal of Environment
(2014)
Abstract
The use of recently developed genetic engineering tools in combination with organisms that have the potential to produce precursors for the production of biodiesel, promises a sustainable and environment friendly energy source. Enhanced lipid production in wild type and/or genetically engineered organisms can offer sufficient raw material for industrial transesterification of plant-based triglycerides. Bio-diesel, produced with the help of genetically modified organisms, might be one of the best alternatives to fossil fuels and to mitigate various environmental hazards.
Keywords
- Biodiesel,
- Gene,
- Global Warming,
- CO2-Emission,
- Lignin,
- Cellulose,
- Ethanol
Disciplines
Publication Date
2014
Publisher Statement
Available at http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v3i2.10644
Citation Information
Sudip Paudel and Michael A Menze. "Genetic engineering, a hope for sustainable biofuel production: review" International Journal of Environment Vol. 3 Iss. 2 (2014) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/michael_menze/45/