scholarly journals Novel Routes in Transformation of Lignocellulosic Biomass to Furan Platform Chemicals: From Pretreatment to Enzyme Catalysis

Catalysts ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 743 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grigorios Dedes ◽  
Anthi Karnaouri ◽  
Evangelos Topakas
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Source ◽  
Chemical Synthesis ◽  
Lignocellulosic Biomass ◽  
Enzyme Catalysis ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Polymer Chemistry ◽  
Biomass Valorization ◽  
Second Generation Biofuels ◽  
Platform Chemicals ◽  
Alternative Routes

The constant depletion of fossil fuels along with the increasing need for novel materials, necessitate the development of alternative routes for polymer synthesis. Lignocellulosic biomass, the most abundant carbon source on the planet, can serve as a renewable starting material for the design of environmentally-friendly processes for the synthesis of polyesters, polyamides and other polymers with significant value. The present review provides an overview of the main processes that have been reported throughout the literature for the production of bio-based monomers from lignocellulose, focusing on physicochemical procedures and biocatalysis. An extensive description of all different stages for the production of furans is presented, starting from physicochemical pretreatment of biomass and biocatalytic decomposition to monomeric sugars, coupled with isomerization by enzymes prior to chemical dehydration by acid Lewis catalysts. A summary of all biotransformations of furans carried out by enzymes is also described, focusing on galactose, glyoxal and aryl-alcohol oxidases, monooxygenases and transaminases for the production of oxidized derivatives and amines. The increased interest in these products in polymer chemistry can lead to a redirection of biomass valorization from second generation biofuels to chemical synthesis, by creating novel pathways to produce bio-based polymers.

scholarly journals Recent Advances in Renewable Polymer Production from Lignin-Derived Aldehydes

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 364
Author(s):  
Nahyeon Lee ◽  
Yong Tae Kim ◽  
Jechan Lee
Keyword(s):  
Lignocellulosic Biomass ◽  
Aromatic Aldehydes ◽  
Renewable Chemicals ◽  
Platform Chemicals ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Promising Source

Lignin directly derived from lignocellulosic biomass has been named a promising source of platform chemicals for the production of bio-based polymers. This review discusses potentially relevant routes to produce renewable aromatic aldehydes (e.g., syringaldehyde and vanillin) from lignin feedstocks (pre-isolated lignin or lignocellulose) that are used to synthesize a range of bio-based polymers. To do this, the processes to make aromatic aldehydes from lignin with their highest available yields are first presented. After that, the routes from such aldehydes to different polymers are explored. Challenges and perspectives of the production the lignin-derived renewable chemicals and polymers are also highlighted.

scholarly journals Mini-Review on the Synthesis of Furfural and Levulinic Acid from Lignocellulosic Biomass

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 1234
Author(s):  
Zhiwei Jiang ◽  
Di Hu ◽  
Zhiyue Zhao ◽  
Zixiao Yi ◽  
Zuo Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Mechanism ◽  
Lignocellulosic Biomass ◽  
Catalytic System ◽  
Levulinic Acid ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Alternative Route ◽  
Catalytic Systems ◽  
Renewable Biomass ◽  
Platform Chemicals

Efficient conversion of renewable biomass into value-added chemicals and biofuels is regarded as an alternative route to reduce our high dependence on fossil resources and the associated environmental issues. In this context, biomass-based furfural and levulinic acid (LA) platform chemicals are frequently utilized to synthesize various valuable chemicals and biofuels. In this review, the reaction mechanism and catalytic system developed for the generation of furfural and levulinic acid are summarized and compared. Special efforts are focused on the different catalytic systems for the synthesis of furfural and levulinic acid. The corresponding challenges and outlooks are also observed.

scholarly journals Special Issue: Biochemical and Thermochemical Conversion Processes of Lignocellulosic Biomass Fractionated Streams

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 969
Author(s):  
Anna Trubetskaya ◽  
Leonidas Matsakas
Keyword(s):  
Lignocellulosic Biomass ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Thermochemical Conversion ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Waste Production

Global consumption of materials such as forest resources, fossil fuels, earth metals and minerals are expected to double in the next 30 years, while annual waste production is estimated to increase by approximately 70% by 2050 [...]

scholarly journals Bio-ethanol (2nd Generation Ethanol): A Solution to Ever Polluting Gasoline to Climate in India

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Shruti Mohapatra ◽  
Raj Kishore Mishra ◽  
Khitish K. Sarangi
Keyword(s):  
Ethanol Production ◽  
Lignocellulosic Biomass ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
2Nd Generation ◽  
Production Technologies ◽  
Rapid Pace

Environmentally sustainable energy sources are called for due to contemporaneous development in industries along with the rapid pace of urbanization. Ethanol produced from biomass can be deliberated as a clean and safest liquid fuel and an alternative to fossil fuels as they have provided unique environmental, strategic economic benefits. For the past decade, it has been noticed that there is an increasing trend found in bio ethanol production which has created a stimulus to go for advancement in bio ethanol production technologies. Several feed stocks have been used for the bio ethanol production but the second generation bio ethanol has concentrated on the lignocellulosic biomass. Plenteous lignocellulosic biomass in the world can be tapped for ethanol production, but it will require significant advances in the ethanol production process from lignocellulosic because of some technical and economic hurdles found in commercial scale. This review will encompass the current status of bio ethanol production in terms of their economic and environmental viability along with some research gaps as well as policy implications for the same.

scholarly journals On-site integrated production of cellulases and β-glucosidases by Trichoderma reesei Rut C30 using steam-pretreated sugarcane bagasse

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcella Fernandes de Souza ◽  
Elba Pinto da Silva Bon ◽  
Ayla Sant’ Ana da Silvab
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Source ◽  
Lignocellulosic Biomass ◽  
Trichoderma Reesei ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Enzyme Preparation ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Aspergillus Awamori ◽  
Pretreated Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Hydrolysis Of ◽  
Rut C30

AbstractThe high cost of commercial cellulases still hampers the economic competitiveness of the production of fuels and chemicals from lignocellulosic biomasses. This cost may be decreased by the on-site production of cellulases with the integrated use of the lignocellulosic biomass as carbon source. This integrated approach was evaluated in the present study whereby steam-pretreated sugarcane bagasse (SPSB) was used as carbon source for the production of cellulases by Trichoderma reesei Rut C30 and the produced enzymes were subsequently used for SPSB hydrolysis. An enzyme preparation with a high cellulase activity, of 1.93 FPU/mL, was obtained, and a significant β-glucosidase activity was achieved in buffered media, indicating the importance of pH control during enzyme production. The hydrolysis of SPSB with the laboratory-made mixture resulted in a glucose yield of 80%, which was equivalent to those observed for control experiments using commercial enzymes. Even though the supplementation of this mixture with external β-glucosidase from Aspergillus awamori was found to increase the initial hydrolysis rates, it had no impact on the final hydrolysis yield. It was shown that SPSB is a promising carbon source for the production of cellulases and β-glucosidases by T. reesei Rut C30 and that the enzyme preparation obtained is effective for the hydrolysis of SPSB, supporting the on-site integrated approach to decrease the cost of the enzymatic hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass.

scholarly journals Feasibility Assessment of a Bioethanol Plant in the Northern Netherlands

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (21) ◽  
pp. 4586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Spyridon Achinas ◽  
Nienke Leenders ◽  
Janneke Krooneman ◽  
Gerrit Jan Willem Euverink
Keyword(s):  
Sugar Beet ◽  
Lignocellulosic Biomass ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Net Present Value ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Sugar Beet Pulp ◽  
Bioenergy Crops ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
Beet Pulp

Due to the exhaustion and increased pressure regarding the environmental and political aspects of fossil fuels, the industrial focus has switched towards renewable energy resources. Lignocellulosic biowaste can come from several sources, such as industrial waste, agricultural waste, forestry waste, and bioenergy crops and processed into bioethanol via a biochemical pathway. Although much research has been done on the ethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass, the economic viability of a bioethanol plant in the Northern Netherlands is yet unknown, and therefore, examined. In this thesis, the feasibility study of a bioethanol plant treating sugar beet pulp, cow manure, and grass straw is conducted using the simulation software SuperPro Designer. Results show that it is not economically viable to treat the tested lignocellulosic biomass for the production of bioethanol, since all three original cases result in a negative net present value (NPV). An alternative would be to exclude the pretreatment step from the process. Although this results in a lower production of bioethanol per year, the plant treating sugar beet pulp (SBP) and grass straw (GS) becomes economically viable since the costs have significantly decreased.

scholarly journals One-step chemical synthesis of MgCNi3 nanoparticles embedded in carbon nanosheets utilizing waste polyethylene as carbon source

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 126003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liangbiao Wang ◽  
Weicheng Dai ◽  
Tinghai Yang ◽  
Kailong Zhang ◽  
Wanyu He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Source ◽  
Chemical Synthesis ◽  
Carbon Nanosheets ◽  
One Step ◽  
Waste Polyethylene
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