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Abstract
Inspired by the natural symbiotic relationships between diverse microbial members, researchers recently focused on modifying microbial chassis to create artificial coculture systems using synthetic biology tools. An increasing number of scientists are now exploring these systems as innovative biosynthetic platforms for biomass conversion. While significant advancements have been achieved, challenges remain in maintaining the stability and productivity of these systems. Sustaining an optimal population ratio over a long time period and balancing anabolism and catabolism during cultivation have proven difficult. Key issues, such as competitive or antagonistic relationships between microbial members, as well as metabolic imbalances and maladaptation, are critical factors affecting the stability and productivity of artificial coculture systems. In this article, we critically review current strategies and methods for improving the stability and productivity of these systems, with a focus on recent progress in biomass conversion. We also provide insights into future research directions, laying the groundwork for further development of artificial coculture biosynthetic platforms.
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Biotechnology for Biofuels is an open access peer-reviewed journal featuring high-quality studies describing technological and operational advances in the production of biofuels, chemicals and other bioproducts. The journal emphasizes understanding and advancing the application of biotechnology and synergistic operations to improve plants and biological conversion systems for the biological production of these products from biomass, intermediates derived from biomass, or CO2, as well as upstream or downstream operations that are integral to biological conversion of biomass.
Biotechnology for Biofuels focuses on the following areas:
• Development of terrestrial plant feedstocks
• Development of algal feedstocks
• Biomass pretreatment, fractionation and extraction for biological conversion
• Enzyme engineering, production and analysis
• Bacterial genetics, physiology and metabolic engineering
• Fungal/yeast genetics, physiology and metabolic engineering
• Fermentation, biocatalytic conversion and reaction dynamics
• Biological production of chemicals and bioproducts from biomass
• Anaerobic digestion, biohydrogen and bioelectricity
• Bioprocess integration, techno-economic analysis, modelling and policy
• Life cycle assessment and environmental impact analysis