A high-performance biocatalytic platform for green hydrocarbon production
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A high-performance biocatalytic platform for green hydrocarbon production

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a highly efficient cell-free enzyme system that converts fatty acids into 1-alkenes—versatile hydrocarbons that can serve as "drop-in" biofuels, polymer feedstocks, or pharmaceutical precursors.