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Research

Research

Research

Website

http://www.biodesign.asu.edu/research/projects/solar-powered-biofactory

Summary

This project is developing genetically optimized versions of photosynthetic bacteria, called cyanobacteria, that will use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to over-produce and secrete fatty acids as a raw material for the production of biofuel.

Timeline

October 2009 — December 2011