Biotechnology Bulletin ›› 2013, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (5): 40-44.

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Research Progress of Isobutanol Biosynthesis

Tian Yu, Wang Yiqiang, Wang Qiye   

  1. (Biotechnology Laboratory,Central South University of Forestry and Technology,Changsha 410004)
  • Received:2013-01-16 Revised:2013-05-24 Online:2013-05-24 Published:2013-05-24
  • About author:王义强,男,教授,博士生导师,研究方向:生物能源与制药;E-mail:wangyiqing12@yahoo.com.cn

Abstract: As an important chemical raw material, isobutanol has always been used in many fields, which can be used as a new generation of biofuels in recent foundation. The unique advantages of high calorific value, easy mixing and high octane number have huge development potential and more attention. In this paper, the author gave presentations and discussion about the new bio-fuel production present situation of isobutanol and research progress in biosynthesis of isobutanol at home and abroad, having prospects of the trends for biosynthesis of isobutanol.

Key words: Isobutanol, Biofuels, Biosynthesis, Gngineering bacteria