Open AccessGas fermentation for commodity chemicals and fuels
Author(s) -
Bengelsdorf Frank R.,
Dürre Peter
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
microbial biotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.287
H-Index - 74
ISSN - 1751-7915
DOI - 10.1111/1751-7915.12763
Subject(s) - commodity chemicals , commodity , greenhouse gas , process (computing) , waste management , fermentation , natural resource economics , business , environmental science , biochemical engineering , microbiology and biotechnology , chemistry , economics , engineering , food science , ecology , biology , computer science , operating system , catalysis , biochemistry , finance
Summary Gas fermentation is a microbial process that contributes to at least four of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. The process converts waste and greenhouse gases into commodity chemicals and fuels. Thus, world's climate is positively affected. Briefly, we describe the background of the process, some biocatalytic strains, and legal implications.