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Analysis of the thermophilic cyanobacterium Thermosynechococcus elongatus as a model organism for carbon sequestration, biofuel, and biomaterial production

Creator:

Eberly, Jed O.

Abstract:

The thermophilic cyanobacterium Thermosynechococcus elongatus was examined for the ability to sequester CO₂ while producing hydrogen (H₂), polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), lipids, and glycogen. H₂ was produced at a maximum rate of 188 nmol H₂ mg Chl a⁻¹ hr⁻¹. Hydrogen production occurred in the presence of methyl viologen but the cells were...

Resource Type:

Dissertation