Synthesis of Bio-based monomers and polymers using microbes for a sustainable bioeconomy

Thakur, Sourbh; Chaudhary, Jyoti; Singh, Pardeep; Alsanie, Walaa F.; Grammatikos, Sotirios; Thakur, Vijay Kumar

doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126156

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“…Author details 1 College of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China. 2 Henan Key Laboratory of Green Manufacturing of Biobased Chemicals, Puyang, China. 3 College of Management Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.…”

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“…The past decade has seen an exponentially increased interest in the production of special chemicals from bio-based resources [ 1 ] because of the severe environmental degradation caused by the use of fossil fuels in the chemical industry. The application of biomass raw materials for succinic acid (SA) production through fermentation can reduce costs and the chemical dependence on existing fossil-based reserves and contribute to the realization of the production target of SA-based consumer products [ 2 ]. Succinic acid, as a dicarboxylic acid with a C 4 structure, is the starting material for producing various fine chemicals, food additives, biodegradable plastics, surfactants, and chemicals [ 3 , 4 ].…”

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Hydrolysis of lignocellulose to succinic acid: a review of treatment methods and succinic acid applications

Zhou

Zhang

Zhu

et al. 2023

Biotechnol Biofuels

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Succinic acid (SA) is an intermediate product of the tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA) and is one of the most significant platform chemicals for the production of various derivatives with high added value. Due to the depletion of fossil raw materials and the demand for eco-friendly energy sources, SA biosynthesis from renewable energy sources is gaining attention for its environmental friendliness. This review comprehensively analyzes strategies for the bioconversion of lignocellulose to SA based on the lignocellulose pretreatment processes and cellulose hydrolysis and fermentation principles and highlights the research progress on acid production and SA utilization under different microbial culture conditions. In addition, the fermentation efficiency of different microbial strains for the production of SA and the main challenges were analyzed. The future application directions of SA derivatives were pointed out. It is expected that this research will provide a reference for the optimization of SA production from lignocellulose.

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Hydrolysis of lignocellulose to succinic acid: a review of treatment methods and succinic acid applications

Zhou

Zhang

Zhu

et al. 2023

Biotechnol Biofuels

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“…Due to its superior processability, good flexibility, and good chemical resistance, it can be used in various applications, e.g., mulching films, garbage bags, textiles, automotive, sports devices [2,11,118]. Traditionally, PBS monomers are produced from fossil-based feedstock [11], but recent biotechnological advances allowed both succinic acid and 1,4-BDO to be produced from renewable feedstock (sugar, starch, glycerol, lignocellulose, and other bio-waste), using non-or recombinant microbial strains [119]. In 2015, a bio-based (50%) PBS production plant was opened in Thailand by a joint venture between PTT Public Company Limited and Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, under the trade name 'BioPBS™'.…”

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Contribution of Fermentation Technology to Building Blocks for Renewable Plastics

Lomwongsopon

Varrone

2022

Fermentation

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Large-scale worldwide production of plastics requires the use of large quantities of fossil fuels, leading to a negative impact on the environment. If the production of plastic continues to increase at the current rate, the industry will account for one fifth of global oil use by 2050. Bioplastics currently represent less than one percent of total plastic produced, but they are expected to increase in the coming years, due to rising demand. The usage of bioplastics would allow the dependence on fossil fuels to be reduced and could represent an opportunity to add some interesting functionalities to the materials. Moreover, the plastics derived from bio-based resources are more carbon-neutral and their manufacture generates a lower amount of greenhouse gasses. The substitution of conventional plastic with renewable plastic will therefore promote a more sustainable economy, society, and environment. Consequently, more and more studies have been focusing on the production of interesting bio-based building blocks for bioplastics. However, a coherent review of the contribution of fermentation technology to a more sustainable plastic production is yet to be carried out. Here, we present the recent advancement in bioplastic production and describe the possible integration of bio-based monomers as renewable precursors. Representative examples of both published and commercial fermentation processes are discussed.

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“…The synthesis of new materials from biobased sources is a relevant topic in polymer research, especially since concerns about climate change and sustainability have arisen. − The starting materials can be either biopolymers, such as starch − and lignin, ,, or bioderived monomers − that can be further polymerized. Particularly interesting results have been achieved with biobased (meth)acrylic derivatives. − This is because the broad range of pendant groups available allows fine-tuning of properties of the corresponding polymers, enabling their use in various different materials such as bioplastics, superabsorbent polymers, coatings, and paint formulations. − Biobased poly(meth)acrylates can be synthesized from many natural synthons such as glucose, fatty acids, glycerol, terpenes, and others .…”

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Lactic Acid-Derived Copolymeric Surfactants with Monomer Distribution Profile-Dependent Solution and Thermoresponsive Properties

Migliore

Guzik

Stuart

et al. 2022

ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng.

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We report the synthesis and solution properties of novel biobased thermoresponsive amphiphilic copolymers prepared using N,N-dimethyl lactamide acrylate (DMLA) and ethyl lactate acrylate (ELA) as hydrophilic and hydrophobic monomers, respectively. Copolymers with similar overall molecular weight but different monomer distribution profiles, such as random, diblock, triblock, and random−blocks, were prepared using photoinduced electron/energy transfer-reversible addition−fragmentation chain transfer (PET-RAFT) polymerization activated by a Zn-based photoredox catalyst. The synthesized polymers show interesting self-assembly and thermoresponsive behavior in water, depending on the monomers distribution along the chain. Different critical solution temperatures, in the range of 13−70 °C, were observed by tuning the monomers molar ratio and distribution. The formation of aggregates of various types was proven by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The prepared polymers also display different surface activity with the fully random copolymer being significantly more surface active than block systems. A study of emulsion stabilization was performed with oils of various polarity, showing promising results for applications of these novel polymers as biobased surfactants and water/oil (w/o) emulsion stabilizers.

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Synthesis of Bio-based monomers and polymers using microbes for a sustainable bioeconomy

Cited by 62 publications

References 141 publications

Hydrolysis of lignocellulose to succinic acid: a review of treatment methods and succinic acid applications

Hydrolysis of lignocellulose to succinic acid: a review of treatment methods and succinic acid applications

Contribution of Fermentation Technology to Building Blocks for Renewable Plastics

Lactic Acid-Derived Copolymeric Surfactants with Monomer Distribution Profile-Dependent Solution and Thermoresponsive Properties

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