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Petrol from Genetically Engineered Bacteria - Escherichia Coli
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Escherichia coli known for its versatile applications in biotech industries have created yet another mile stone in biofuel production. The fabulous discovery by the Korean scientist crew published in the “Nature” journal reports the production of gasoline by the genetically modified E coli.

The discovery of petrol production using genetically engineered E coli is a major breakthrough in the field of biofuel production heading towards sustainable development and greener living.


The direct conversion of glucose molecules into gasoline by the employed E coli is the highlight of the research. The genetically reprogrammed bacterium E coli is allowed to act upon the glucose from either edible or non edible plant source. The conversion of the glucose into gasoline is purely governed by the enzymes produced by the bacteria E coli. Yes, the reaction of the conversion of glucose to the end product hydrocarbon with fatty acid as an intermediate product is catalyzed by the enzymes produced by recombinant E coli.

Scientists claim that thus produced gasoline can replace petrol in the automobiles for its physical and chemical characteristics are identical to that of the currently used fuel, petrol. With this basic discovery the research team is working towards taking it to the next level of mass production. In the present study they were able to derive 580 milligram of gasoline per liter of glucose and genetically engineered E coli mixture and their target is to achieve 3 grams of gasoline from glucose culture volume of about 1 liter in an hour and if this turns out to be successful they will work towards 10 – 20 grams of gasoline production, thus trying to increase the yield gradually.

Inspite of lots of time and effort to be put in achieving high yield, if they are able to make it to the expected outcome then it will give a new dimension to the biofuel production and its usage for it will be a greener energy source alternative to the currently used fuels which are sources of carbon emissions right from its production to usage.

Place of Research: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

Research Head: Prof. Sang Yup Lee.
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