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Biodegradable Polymer: From Synthesis Methods to Applications of Lignin-graft-Polyester
Rhenium-based catalysts for biomass conversion
This review highlights the advancements in homogeneous and heterogeneous Re-based catalysts for the conversion of biomass into value-added chemicals.
Carbon negative biochar systems contribute to sustainable urban green infrastructure: a critical review
Biochar from biomass and waste is a valuable component of various urban green infrastructures, including green roofs, permeable pavements, green walls, and green parking lots.
Improving the expression of taxadiene synthase to enhance the titer of taxadiene in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Improve the synthesis of taxadiene in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
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Improving both activity and stability for direct conversion of cellulose to ethanol by decorating Pt/WOx with mononuclear NbOx
The catalytic activity and hydrothermal stability of Pt/WOx are significantly improved by decoration with a mononuclear NbOx promoter affording 25.90 gethanol gPt−1 h−1 in the one-pot conversion of cellulose.
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Efficient and selective extraction of oleanolic acid from grape pomace with dimethyl carbonate
A selective and environmentally friendly method for the extraction of oleanolic acid from grape pomace using bio-based and non-toxic dimethyl carbonate.
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Bioprocess development and scale-up for cis,cis-muconic acid production from glucose and xylose by Pseudomonas putida
Bioprocess development enhanced muconate titers and productivities from mixed sugars, leading to reduced production costs and a significant decrease in GHG emissions compared to fossil carbon-based adipic acid production. Created with BioRender.com.
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3D structure-functional design of a biomass-derived photocatalyst for antimicrobial efficacy and chemical degradation under ambient conditions
A 3D structural lignin-based photocatalyst achieves high PFAS degradation and rapid pathogen sterilization efficiency under ambient conditions.
Robust biocatalyst for the green continuous flow synthesis of esters from biomass-derived furfuryl alcohol and C8–C18 carboxylic acids
A sustainable method suitable for industrial-scale continuous flow synthesis of esters from biomass-derived furfuryl alcohol (FA) and C8–C18 carboxylic acids was developed.
Unraveling the secrets of harnessing a surfactant-modified strategy in organosolv pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass for efficient fermentable sugar production
Alkaline-catalyzed organosolv pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass affords excellent delignification, yielding a holocellulose-rich substrate for fermentable sugar production.
Efficient hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived phenolic compounds under acid-free conditions over carbon-supported NiMo catalysts
This work proposes a novel acid-free NixMoyN/C catalyst for the hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived phenolic compounds with high reaction efficiency and stability.
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Path2Green: introducing 12 green extraction principles and a novel metric for assessing sustainability in biomass valorization
We propose an innovative approach to address the pressing need for efficient and transparent evaluation techniques to assess extraction processes’ sustainability.
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Molecular origins of enhanced bioproduct properties by pretreatment of agricultural residues with deep eutectic solvents
The present work provides a multiscale picture of the effect of a promising DES on biomass pretreatment by combining computational and experimental approaches.
Novel diacid–superbase ionic liquids for efficient dissolution of cellulose and simultaneous preparation of multifunctional cellulose materials
Green and sustainable cellulose-based materials are of increasing interest to researchers due to the energy crisis and environmental pollution.
Low-chromophore lignin isolation from natural biomass with polyol-based deep eutectic solvents
Lignocellulose fractionation using a polyhydric-alcohol-based deep eutectic solvent to directly obtain low-chromophore lignin for sunscreen production and digestible solid for outputting fermentable sugars.
Green synthesis of lactic acid and carbon dots using food waste and seashell waste
Novel utilisation of seashell waste in lactic acid fermentation, showcasing fluorescent carbon quantum dots synthesised from cell biomass.
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Achieving high productivity of 2-pyrone-4,6-dicarboxylic acid from aqueous aromatic streams with Novosphingobium aromaticivorans
Enhancing the production of biochemicals from lignocellulosic biomass is one potential way to decrease society's dependence on fossil fuels.
About this collection
Lignocellulosic biomass serves as a vital storehouse of energy. The utilization of this abundant natural resource has a transformative role in the advancement of sustainable development and human civilization. Biomass conversion employs environmentally friendly techniques to convert renewable bioresources into valuable products such as biofuels, chemicals, and materials, and it contributes significantly to the transition towards bio-economy, green chemistry, and carbon neutrality. This themed collection showcases cutting-edge research, advancements, and innovations in carbon efficient biomass utilization, with a particular focus on uncovering new possibilities and opportunities in this field. It also includes innovative biotechnical solutions that can effectively transform biomass for a wide range of applications, while addressing the current challenges and prospects in the field of carbon efficient biomass utilization. This collection includes contributions in research in various fields such as green chemistry, synthetic biology, artificial intelligence, enzyme engineering, lignin valorization, biorefineries, sustainability, and environmental studies, among others.
Guest Edited by: Zhi-Hua Liu (Tianjin University), Bing-Zhi Li (Tianjin University), Joshua Yuan (Washington University in St. Louis), James Clark (University of York), Vânia Zuin Zeidler (Leuphana Universitat Luneburg), Lieve Laurens (National Renewable Energy Laboratory), Arthur Ragauskas (The University of Tennessee Knoxville), Joao Coutinho (CICECO-Universidade de Aveiro) and Buxing Han (Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences).