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Thermophilic fermentation of acetoin and 2,3-butanediol by a novel Geobacillus strain

Biotechnology for Biofuels, 2012
Background Acetoin and 2,3-butanediol are two important biorefinery platform chemicals. They are currently fermented below 40°C using mesophilic strains, but the processes often suffer from bacterial contamination. Results This work reports the isolation
Xiao Zijun, Wang Xiangming, Huang Yunling, Huo Fangfang, Zhu Xiankun, Xi Lijun, Lu Jian R   +6 more
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Simultaneous biosynthesis of (R)-acetoin and ethylene glycol from D-xylose through in vitro metabolic engineering

Metabolic Engineering Communications, 2018
(R)-acetoin is a four-carbon platform compound used as the precursor for synthesizing novel optically active materials. Ethylene glycol (EG) is a large-volume two-carbon commodity chemical used as the anti-freezing agent and building-block molecule for ...
Xiaojing Jia, Robert M. Kelly, Yejun Han
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Synthetic microbial consortium enhances acetoin production and functional quality of citrus vinegar via metabolic and process optimization [PDF]

Frontiers in Microbiology
Acetoin (3-hydroxy-2-butanone) is a key flavor compound that enhances the sensory profile of fruit vinegar. In this study, we developed a high-yield acetoin fermentation process using a synthetic microbial combination composed of Lactobacillus plantarum ...
Yerui OuYang, Yerui OuYang, Shaoqing Zou, Shaoqing Zou, Panpan Liu, Panpan Liu, Linfeng Xie, Linfeng Xie, Yiwen Xiao, Yiwen Xiao, Ya Wang, Ya Wang, Guangjie Wu, Guangjie Wu, Jiantao Liu, Jiantao Liu, Jiantao Liu, Bin Liu, Bin Liu, Boliang Gao, Boliang Gao, Du Zhu, Du Zhu, Du Zhu, Du Zhu   +24 more
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Characterization and Regulation of the Acetolactate Synthase Genes Involved in Acetoin Biosynthesis in Acetobacter pasteurianus

Foods, 2021
Acetoin is an important aroma-active chemical in cereal vinegars. Acetobacter pasteurianus was reported to make a significant contribution to acetoin generation in cereal vinegars.
Jingyi Zhao, Zhe Meng, Xiaolong Ma, Shumei Zhao, Yang An, Zijun Xiao   +5 more
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Metabolic Engineering of Zymomonas mobilis for Acetoin Production by Carbon Redistribution and Cofactor Balance

Fermentation, 2023
Biorefinery to produce value-added biochemicals offers a promising alternative to meet our sustainable energy and environmental goals. Acetoin is widely used in the food and cosmetic industries as taste and fragrance enhancer.
Weiwei Bao, Wei Shen, Qiqun Peng, Jun Du, Shihui Yang   +4 more
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Whole-Cell Biocatalytic Production of Acetoin with an aldC-Overexpressing Lactococcus lactis Using Soybean as Substrate

Foods, 2023
Douchi is a traditional Chinese fermented soybean product, in which acetoin is a key flavor substance. Here, the α-acetolactate decarboxylase gene aldC was cloned from Lactiplantibacillus (L.) plantarum and overexpressed in Lactococcus (L.) lactis NZ9000
Huajun Luo, Weihong Liu, Yiyong Luo, Zongcai Tu, Biqin Liu, Juan Yang   +5 more
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Acetoin: Production of acetoin from glycerin. [PDF]

, 2021
Fermentative process for acetoin production from crude glycerin from biodiesel production using a new bacterial strain.TC ...
SALUM, T. F. C.
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Genomic and Transcriptional Characteristics of Strain Rum-meliibacillus sp. TYF-LIM-RU47 with an Aptitude of Directly Producing Acetoin from Lignocellulose

Fermentation, 2022
Rummeliibacillus sp. TYF-LIM-RU47, isolated from the fermentation substrate of grain vinegar, could produce acetoin using a variety of carbon sources, including pentose, hexose and lignocellulose.
Guoyang Feng, Xiaojun Fan, Yanna Liang, Chen Li, Junde Xing, Yongji He   +5 more
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Rotational Spectrum Of Acetoin (ch3coch(oh)ch3) [PDF]

, 2022
Acetoin (CH$_3$COCH(OH)CH$_3$) is a common additive to e-cigarette fluids. Though not toxic itself, it decomposes into diacetyl (CH$_3$COCOCH$_3$), which is known to cause lung damage.
Rebelsky, Jonathan
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Engineering central pathways for industrial-level (3R)-acetoin biosynthesis in Corynebacterium glutamicum

Microbial Cell Factories, 2020
Background Acetoin, especially the optically pure (3S)- or (3R)-enantiomer, is a high-value-added bio-based platform chemical and important potential pharmaceutical intermediate.
Lingxue Lu, Yufeng Mao, Mengyun Kou, Zhenzhen Cui, Biao Jin, Zhishuai Chang, Zhiwen Wang, Hongwu Ma, Tao Chen   +8 more
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