| Title |
A bacterial outlook on the caproate production from food waste |
| ID_Doc |
7899 |
| Authors |
Massimi, A; Braguglia, CM; Gallipoli, A; Gianico, A; Tonanzi, B; Di Pippo, F; Rossetti, S; Petruccioli, M; Crognale, S |
| Title |
A bacterial outlook on the caproate production from food waste |
| Year |
2024 |
| Published |
Reviews In Environmental Science And Bio-Technology, 23, 3 |
| DOI |
10.1007/s11157-024-09696-1 |
| Abstract |
As an essential strategy for transitioning towards a circular economy for a sustainable society, food waste (FW) can be efficiently used for the biological production of added-value compounds such as medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs). The microbial conversion of FW into MCFAs is an ecofriendly, sustainable and cost-effective approach that reduces the great pressure on land and water resources associated with traditional MCFAs production methods. Among the MCFAs, caproate holds high economic value and a large market size due to its widespread application in several industrial areas. The biological production of caproate from FW is a complex mechanism that requires a deep understanding of microbial dynamics, metabolic potentialities and functional stability for process optimization and large-scale application. This review aims to outline the existing knowledge about bacterial component involved in the caproate production from FW. Innovative approaches to address current research gaps, ensuring a thorough and up-to-date understanding of the biological caproate production are herein identified and proposed. |
| Author Keywords |
Microbiome; Chain elongation; Medium chain fatty acids; Food waste; Caproate |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:001271162600001 |
| WoS Category |
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology; Environmental Sciences |
| Research Area |
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology; Environmental Sciences & Ecology |
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