Genetic engineering, a hope for sustainable biofuel production: review

Authors

  • Sudip Paudel Biological Sciences, Eastern Illinois University 600 Lincoln Avenue Charleston, IL
  • Michael A Menze Biological Sciences, Eastern Illinois University 600 Lincoln Avenue Charleston, IL

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ije.v3i2.10644

Keywords:

Biodiesel, Gene, Global Warming, CO2-Emission, Lignin, Cellulose, Ethanol

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.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v3i2.10644

International Journal of the Environment Vol.3(2) 2014: 311-323

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Published

2014-06-21

How to Cite

Paudel, S., & Menze, M. A. (2014). Genetic engineering, a hope for sustainable biofuel production: review. International Journal of Environment, 3(2), 311–323. https://doi.org/10.3126/ije.v3i2.10644

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2014)

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Research Papers

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