Highlights•Metabolic engineering of cyanobacteria for biofuel and bulk chemical
production.•Photoheterotrophic production is improving titers in light and dark …

Engineering cyanobacteria into photosynthetic microbial cell factories for the production of
biochemicals and biofuels is a promising approach toward sustainability. Cyanobacteria …

Through metabolic engineering cyanobacteria can be employed in biotechnology.
Combining the capacity for oxygenic photosynthesis and carbon fixation with an engineered …

Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic microorganisms capable of using solar energy to convert
CO2 and H2O into O2 and energy-rich organic compounds, thus enabling sustainable …

Highlights•The metabolic plasticity is an intrinsic feature in cyanobacteria.•This feature has
impact on hydrocarbon production from cyanobacteria.•Cyanobacterial carbon metabolism …

The increasing need to replace oil-based products and to address global climate change
concerns has triggered considerable interest in photosynthetic microorganisms …

Current trends in fossil fuel use, having a direct impact on the global carbon cycle, could
potentially be mitigated by adopting the use of biofuels with sustainable features. While …

Cyanobacteria are promising microorganisms for sustainable biotechnologies, yet unlocking
their potential requires radical re-engineering and application of cutting-edge synthetic …

The increase in global temperatures caused by rising CO 2 levels necessitates the
development of alternative sources of fuel and chemicals. One appealing alternative that …

Development of sustainable energy is a pivotal step towards solutions for today's global
challenges, including mitigating the progression of climate change and reducing …