Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is widely distributed in nature and considered a potent
bioactive compound with numerous and important physiological functions, such as anti …

Highlights•Genomatica has developed a commercial bioprocess for the production of 1, 4-
butanediol from dextrose.•A systems biology approach enabled rapid identification and …

Butanediol (1, 4-BDO) is a valuable industrial chemical that is primarily produced via several
energy-intensive petrochemical processes based on fossil-based raw materials, leading to …

Recently, bio-based manufacturing processes of value-added platform chemicals and
polymers in biorefineries using renewable resources have extensively been developed for …

Abstract γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a drug and functional food additive and is used as a
monomer for producing the biodegradable plastic, polyamide 4. Recently, direct GABA …

Nature relies on complexes of colocated enzymes to efficiently perform multiple catalytic
steps. Such enzyme colocalisation promotes substrate channelling, enhances the activity of …

Common plastics such as polyamides are derived typically from petroleum or natural gas.
Fossil-based polyamide production often involves toxic precursors or intermediates. By …

The current era is witnessing the transition from a fossil-dominated economy towards
sustainable and low-carbon green manufacturing technologies at economical prices with …

The use of methanol as a carbon source for biotechnological processes has recently
attracted great interest due to relatively low price, high abundance, high purity of methanol …

Biopolymers consisting of at least one monomer, which are produced from renewable
carbon sources, are being highly sought out since ubiquitous plastics are mainly produced …