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Title Production of polyhydroxyalkanoates as a feasible alternative for an integrated multiproduct lignocellulosic biorefinery
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Authors González-Rojo, S; Díez-Antolínez, R
Title Production of polyhydroxyalkanoates as a feasible alternative for an integrated multiproduct lignocellulosic biorefinery
Year 2023
Published
DOI 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129493
Abstract Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are considered an alternative to fossil fuel-based plastics. However, in spite of their interesting properties and their multiple applications, PHAs have not taken off as an industrial development. The reason is mainly due to the associated high-production costs, which represent a significant constraint. In recent years, the interest in lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) derived from crop, forestry or municipal waste byproducts has been growing, since LCB is plentiful, cheap, renewable and sustainable. On this matter, the valorization of LCB into PHAs represents a promising route within circular economy strategies. However, much effort still needs to be made to improve the bioconversion yields and to enhance PHA production efficiency. So, this review focuses on reviewing the different options for PHA synthesis from LCB, stressing the progress in biomass deconstruction, enzymatic hydrolysis and microbial conversion. In addition, some of the current biological strategies for improving the process of bioconversion are discussed.
Author Keywords Lignocellulosic biomass; Polyhydroxyalkanoates; PHAs; Circular economy; Biopolymers
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:001045289500001
WoS Category Agricultural Engineering; Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology; Energy & Fuels
Research Area Agriculture; Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology; Energy & Fuels
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