Gas from trash. (Cover story)

• Autores: Matthew L. Wald
• Localización: Scientific American, ISSN 0036-8733, Vol. 303, Nº. 6, 2010, págs. 52-53
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The article discusses the use of genetically-modified single-celled organisms to convert trash into gasoline. The concept of creating hydrocarbon-secreting organisms is discussed with reference to the biotechnology company Joule Unlimited and its patent for bacterial production of diesel fuel components.