Thomas Bobik, David Gogerty, Iowa State University (IMAGE)

Iowa State University

Thomas Bobik, David Gogerty, Iowa State University

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Thomas Bobik, professor of biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology, along with David Gogerty, a doctoral student, invented a process for manufacturing isobutene (isobutylene) by identifying a new, natural enzyme that produces the fuel organically. They believe that once more research is completed, there could be huge benefits to the biofuels industry.

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ISU photo by Bob Elbert

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