Manfred Kircher , Elisabet Aranda , Panayiotopoulos Athanasios , Ivana Radojcic-Rednovnikov , Martin Romantschuk , Morten Ryberg , Gabi Schock , Stefan Shilev , Michaela Dina Stanescu , Jonita Stankeviciute , Joanna Surmacz-Górska , Argyro Tsipa , Marlen Vasquez , Marianna Villano , Constantinos E. Vorgias
{"title":"Treatment and valorization of bio-waste in the EU","authors":"Manfred Kircher , Elisabet Aranda , Panayiotopoulos Athanasios , Ivana Radojcic-Rednovnikov , Martin Romantschuk , Morten Ryberg , Gabi Schock , Stefan Shilev , Michaela Dina Stanescu , Jonita Stankeviciute , Joanna Surmacz-Górska , Argyro Tsipa , Marlen Vasquez , Marianna Villano , Constantinos E. Vorgias","doi":"10.1016/j.bioeco.2023.100051","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioeco.2023.100051","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Moving away from fossil feedstock requires industrial sectors to switch to renewable raw materials. One option is the processing of biomass. However, agricultural, forestry and marine production of biomass cannot be expanded indefinitely. The linear value chains established in the fossil-based economy, leading from primary raw material to products and then to waste, are therefore no sustainable option. Instead circular value chains that recycle waste and make it available again as a raw material are needed. This also applies to bio-waste, as it arises in the primary production of biomass, as well as residual and waste materials from their processing, use and disposal. This paper reports on the volumes and current processing of bio- and biogenic wastes in the EU, presents recycling options that can lead to higher value added and employment as well as a lower environmental footprint, and also discusses the research, infrastructure and framework conditions needed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100394,"journal":{"name":"EFB Bioeconomy Journal","volume":"3 ","pages":"Article 100051"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50192828","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paul Santner , Santiago Nahuel Chanquia , Noémi Petrovai , Frederik Vig Benfeldt , Selin Kara , Bekir Engin Eser
{"title":"Biocatalytic conversion of fatty acids into drop-in biofuels: Towards sustainable energy sources","authors":"Paul Santner , Santiago Nahuel Chanquia , Noémi Petrovai , Frederik Vig Benfeldt , Selin Kara , Bekir Engin Eser","doi":"10.1016/j.bioeco.2023.100049","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioeco.2023.100049","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Intensifying effects of global warming necessitates swift solutions for decarbonization. A big source for the increasing atmospheric CO<sub>2</sub> is burning of transportation fuels. Although electrification of light vehicles is an important step to reduce CO<sub>2</sub> emissions, carbon-based fuels will still be likely to power up heavy-duty transport, marine transport, and aviation for some time. Thus, the fastest way to decarbonize these sectors could be an immediate transition to carbon-neutral biofuels. Recently, conversion of fatty acids into hydrocarbons, as “drop-in biofuels”, is emerging as a promising alternative to fossil fuels. However, current technologies rely on energy intensive chemical methods that are not quite eco-friendly. Therefore, enzymatic conversion of fatty acids into hydrocarbons present a benign production method. In the last decade, multiple enzymes have been discovered to convert free fatty acids into alka(e)nes. Here, we introduce these enzymes with a description of the studies performed so far, especially regarding cell-free biocatalysis.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100394,"journal":{"name":"EFB Bioeconomy Journal","volume":"3 ","pages":"Article 100049"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50192308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Milica Milić , Pablo Domínguez de María , Selin Kara
{"title":"A patent survey on the biotechnological production of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA): Current trends and challenges","authors":"Milica Milić , Pablo Domínguez de María , Selin Kara","doi":"10.1016/j.bioeco.2023.100050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioeco.2023.100050","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The production of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) as a biobased commodity chemical has gained great importance over the last years. The possibility of replacing conventional polyethylene terephthalate (PET)-based plastics by polyethylene furanoate (PEF) is accelerating applied research in the direction of novel and highly productive synthesis routes to FDCA. This paper explores the patent activities related to FDCA production, with particular emphasis on the potential role that enzymatic catalytic methods may have. An increasing number of patent applications (and granted ones) have been disclosed over the last decade. The innovation is set on the development of multi-step catalytic processes, involving multi-enzymatic and chemoenzymatic cascades, or using whole-cells, either as resting (non-growing) biocatalysts or as living organisms in fermentative processes. Moreover, other innovative paths use substrates different from fructose and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), such as gluconic acid, or furfural. Overall, opportunities for innovation exist, albeit current production metrics in biotechnological methods remain mostly at the proof-of-concept level. Large development efforts to reach industrial targets are needed, which may be stimulated by the less severe processing conditions expected for biotechnology, leading to energy savings, less by-product formation, and to the valorization of crude effluents.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100394,"journal":{"name":"EFB Bioeconomy Journal","volume":"3 ","pages":"Article 100050"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50192941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kevin R. Herrmann , Jana Fees , Jonas J. Christ , Isabell Hofmann , Carolin Block , Dennis Herzberg , Stefanie Bröring , Bernd Reckels , Christian Visscher , Lars M. Blank , Ulrich Schwaneberg , Anna Joëlle Ruff
{"title":"Biotechnological production of food-grade polyphosphate from deoiled seeds and bran","authors":"Kevin R. Herrmann , Jana Fees , Jonas J. Christ , Isabell Hofmann , Carolin Block , Dennis Herzberg , Stefanie Bröring , Bernd Reckels , Christian Visscher , Lars M. Blank , Ulrich Schwaneberg , Anna Joëlle Ruff","doi":"10.1016/j.bioeco.2023.100048","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioeco.2023.100048","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Agricultural products, have a high phytate content that has a hidden potential as a renewable source of phosphate. We present the first biotechnological route for the production of food-grade, organic polyphosphate (polyP) from deoiled seeds or bran, included in a vision for a circular phosphorus economy. The three-step production process includes phosphorus mobilization (e.g., 37 mg PO<sub>4</sub><sup>3−</sup>/g bran) using phytase enzymes. Non-genetically modified phosphate starved Saccharomyces cerevisiae is then fed with soluble P-extracts. The yeast intracellularly polymerizes the phosphate to polyP (≥ 30% mol polyP in yeast per mol PO<sub>4</sub><sup>3−</sup> in medium) and polyP-rich yeast extract or pure polyP is purified from the biomass. We demonstrate that the obtained polyP-rich yeast extract is an excellent green surrogate for polyP from fossil P-sources in meat manufacturing. The valorization of phytate–P while producing P-depleted biomass as a demanded feed in livestock production is shown. Our sustainable process enables the production of food-grade polyP from renewable resources and is contributing to the sustainable management of the dwindling nutrient phosphorus.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100394,"journal":{"name":"EFB Bioeconomy Journal","volume":"3 ","pages":"Article 100048"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50192823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Trends and policy in bioeconomy literature: A bibliometric review","authors":"Hannah Gould, Luke Kelleher, Eoin O'Neill","doi":"10.1016/j.bioeco.2023.100047","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioeco.2023.100047","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The concept of a sustainable bioeconomy is gaining traction on the international political agenda with governments around the world adopting bioeconomy strategies. Considering the growing need for bioeconomy policymaking expertise and knowledge, this paper provides a high-level quantitative overview of bioeconomy literature which relates to policy. Based on a bibliometric analysis, the findings suggest that the bioeconomy as a policy and research concept is relatively new but growing, with European countries (specifically in North and North-West Europe) taking charge. Topics of bioenergy and forestry are most prevalent, reflecting policy areas that can be said to pre-exist bioeconomy strategies. As a supplement to the high-level quantitative analysis, a content review of the most cited-papers found critical engagement and scepticism of some of the sustainability claims found in promissory bioeconomy policy discourse. This paper provides an overview of trends that will be useful for stakeholders building their knowledge on the topic of bioeconomy, policy and society. The framing and goals of the bioeconomy have been constantly evolving in EU policy discourse. This review establishes a baseline for future research to map chronological trends in bioeconomy literature which relates to policy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100394,"journal":{"name":"EFB Bioeconomy Journal","volume":"3 ","pages":"Article 100047"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50192825","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Proposals for the improvement of the technical examination under the EU Plant Breeders’ Rights system","authors":"Juan Antonio Vives-Vallés","doi":"10.1016/j.bioeco.2023.100046","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioeco.2023.100046","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Two complementary strategies are presented aiming at improving the technical examination of new plant varieties under the procedure for the granting of new Plant Breeders Rights, both in the European Union and within the framework of the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants, in order to stimulate innovation in the plant breeding sector. The proposed measures are (relatively) easily implementable, without major systemic reforms, and have the potential to ease innovation, either generically, or addressed at specific relevant key challenges, such as the adaptation of agriculture to climate change.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100394,"journal":{"name":"EFB Bioeconomy Journal","volume":"3 ","pages":"Article 100046"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50192824","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bioeconomy: Theory and Practice","authors":"Aihua Pan","doi":"10.1007/978-981-19-6164-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6164-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100394,"journal":{"name":"EFB Bioeconomy Journal","volume":"93 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80229220","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Margeirsson (Chief Innovation Officer) , A.B. Bjarnadottir
{"title":"Designing a future-proof bioeconomy – Icelandic case study","authors":"S. Margeirsson (Chief Innovation Officer) , A.B. Bjarnadottir","doi":"10.1016/j.bioeco.2022.100045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioeco.2022.100045","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Christian Patermann has influenced the development of the bioeconomy in Iceland in multiple ways. His leadership has been an inspiration to researchers and policymakers alike and is now finding it's way into the seafood industry, a cornerstone of the Icelandic economy. This article describes past development and gives a bid on how the bioeconomy can be further developed, keeping holistic design, system-thinking and the fast-developing experience economy in mind.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100394,"journal":{"name":"EFB Bioeconomy Journal","volume":"3 ","pages":"Article 100045"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50192827","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ligita Valeikiene, Kamile Kriukaite, Inga Grigoraviciute-Puroniene, Anton Popov, Aivaras Kareiva
{"title":"Influence of ultrasound and cation substitution on the intercalation of organic anions to the Mg3/Al1 layered double hydroxide","authors":"Ligita Valeikiene, Kamile Kriukaite, Inga Grigoraviciute-Puroniene, Anton Popov, Aivaras Kareiva","doi":"10.1016/j.bioeco.2022.100024","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bioeco.2022.100024","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The Mg<sub>3</sub>/Al<sub>1</sub> and Mg<sub>3-x</sub>M<sub>x</sub>/Al<sub>1</sub> (M = Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn) layered double hydroxides (LDHs) were synthesized using sol-gel synthesis technique. The intercalation with different organic anions (formate (HCOO<sup>−</sup>), acetate (CH<sub>3</sub>COO<sup>−</sup>), oxalate (C<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub><sup>2−</sup>), tartrate (C<sub>4</sub>H<sub>6</sub>O<sub>4</sub><sup>2−</sup>) and citrate (C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>O<sub>7</sub><sup>3−</sup>)) using ion exchange approach was investigated. The influence of ultrasound and cation substitution on the intercalation of organic anions to the Mg<sub>3</sub>/Al<sub>1</sub> LDH has been investigated. The obtained results indicated that ultrasound has a positive effect in some cases for the intercalation of organic anions into the Mg<sub>3</sub>/Al<sub>1</sub> LDH system. On the other hand, the substitution of magnesium by transition metals has negligible effect on the intercalation process. The synthesized and intercalated LDHs were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, thermal (TG-DTG-DCS) analysis and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100394,"journal":{"name":"EFB Bioeconomy Journal","volume":"2 ","pages":"Article 100024"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667041022000027/pdfft?md5=a41330202e9447a8eb461456b74a7b5e&pid=1-s2.0-S2667041022000027-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73300740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Francisco J. Egea González , Roberto García Torrente
{"title":"Deployment of bioeconomy at local scale: Institutions, policies and actors","authors":"Francisco J. Egea González , Roberto García Torrente","doi":"10.1016/j.bioeco.2022.100030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioeco.2022.100030","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Institutions, policies and companies are the main drivers of the transition of production systems towards a circular bioeconomy. However, it is sometimes necessary to recognise the important role of certain individuals in the success of such important initiatives. This article looks at the main actors in the deployment of the circular bioeconomy in Spain's leading fresh fruit and vegetable producing province, with special recognition for Dr. Christian Patermann.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100394,"journal":{"name":"EFB Bioeconomy Journal","volume":"2 ","pages":"Article 100030"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667041022000088/pdfft?md5=ccfaa4b3472e29f1fe3e6f52a7bfd0f8&pid=1-s2.0-S2667041022000088-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89999192","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}