Syngas biological transformation into hydroxyectoine.

Syngas from the gasification of organic wastes represents a promising feedstock for fostering a sustainable bioeconomy. However, its potential is currently constrained by the low-value products generated. Osmolytes, such as hydroxyectoine, are high-value compounds, however, their biological production as isolated osmolytes is not yet cost-effective.

Elucidating the key environmental parameters during the production of ectoines from biogas by mixed methanotrophic consortia.

Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a robust biotechnology for the valorisation of organic waste into biogas. However, the rapid decrease in renewable electricity prices requires alternative uses of biogas. In this context, the engineering of innovative platforms for the bio-production of chemicals from CH has recently emerged.