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Creation of Basic Technology for Improved Bioenergy Production through Functional Analysi and Regulation og Algae and Other Aquatic Microorganisms
Creation of Basic Technology for Improved Bioenergy Production through Functional Analysi and Regulation og Algae and Other Aquatic Microorganisms
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CREST PhaseIII

Takahiro Ishikawa Team

TakahiroIshikawa
Takahiro Ishikawa
Professor,Shimane University

Basic technology development for biofuel production from Euglena using genetic transformation

The microalga, Euglena gracilis, produces a large amount of medium-chain wax esters (mainly myristyl myristate) under anaerobic conditions from the storage polysaccharide b-1,3-glucan (paramylon). This process is known as wax ester fermentation. The aim of the study is to identify the molecular mechanisms of the regulation of wax ester fermentation and to generate, by genetic transformation, a 'super Euglena' with increased photosynthesis and wax ester yield.

Yutaka Nakashimada Team

YutakaNakashimada
Yutaka Nakashimada
Professor,Hiroshima University

Development of key technologies for complete utilization of macroalgae as energy and material resources with unique metabolism of marine microorganisms

The effective use of marine algae has been extensively anticipated as a renewable and sustainable resource because of global concern for the use of fossil resources and nuclear energy. In this study, therefore, we aim to develop elemental technologies for biorefinery of macroalgae involving 1) high rate methane fermentation in combination with effective pretreatment and marine microbial consortia with unique properties such as high salt tolerance and particular metabolism of algae-specific sugars, 2) production of more valuable products from algal sugars, and 3) recovery of valuable metals from fermentation residue.

Taizo Hanai Team

MitsuyoshiUeda
Taizo Hanai
Associate Professor,Kyushu University

Bioalcohol production using synthetic pathway in cyanobacteria

Our goal is to develop key technologies for the continuous production of bioalcohol in cyanobacteria by introducing a synthetic pathway (enzymatic chain reactions). Our research makes it possible to realize low emission and sustainable society by producing bioalcohols as an alternate fuel and a chemical from carbon dioxide.