Techno-economic assessment of sustainable isoprene production coupled with carbon dioxide sequestration using genetically engineered Synechococcus elongatus UTEX 2973

Key Points

• This assessment aims to evaluate the economic feasibility and production efficiency of isoprene using engineered cyanobacteria.
• Utilized genetically engineered Synechococcus elongatus UTEX 2973 for isoprene production.
• Analyzed the use of flue gas as a carbon dioxide source.
• Conducted a techno-economic analysis to identify cost factors affecting production scalability.
• Identified key cost factors that impact overall production viability.
• Determined potential for commercial scalability of isoprene production.
• Highlighted economic benefits of utilizing CO2 as a feedstock.

Abstract