| abstract |
The present invention relates to a method of producing at least one alkane, the method comprising, n- producing at least one carboxylic acid from a carbon source using a genetically modified microorganism, and n- performing Kolbe electrolysis on the carboxylic acid to produce the alkane, n nwherein the alkane comprises at least 6 carbon atoms and the carboxylic acid comprises at least 4 carbon atoms. |