Leonardo A. C. Avilez, Antonio E. Bresciani, Newton L. Ferreira, Claudio A. O. Nascimento, Rita M. B. Alves
{"title":"Evaluation of 1,3-propanediol and lactic acid production via the biotechnological route: Technoeconomic and environmental analysis","authors":"Leonardo A. C. Avilez, Antonio E. Bresciani, Newton L. Ferreira, Claudio A. O. Nascimento, Rita M. B. Alves","doi":"10.1002/bbb.2716","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.2716","url":null,"abstract":"<p>1,3-Propanediol (1,3-PDO) and lactic acid (LA) are valuable chemical products that can be used as monomers for synthesizing important polymers such as polytrimethylene terephthalate and poly(lactic acid), respectively. In this study, a new integrated process for the production of 1,3-PDO and LA from renewable feedstocks is proposed and analyzed using modeling and simulation tools. <i>Limosilactobacillus reuteri</i> was selected for this application due to its capability to co-ferment both glycerol and glucose, resulting in the production of 1,3-PDO, LA, and other byproducts. A conceptual process was developed and simulated using Aspen Plus software, focusing on the bioreactor, multistage evaporation, and vacuum distillation for separation. The bioreactor was designed using a kinetic model that had been developed previously, which was validated with experimental data. A technoeconomic and environmental analysis was conducted, along with a multi-criteria analysis using the GREENSCOPE methodology. The proposed process was compared with a study from the literature that reproduced metrics of a commercial 1,3-PDO production process, providing a benchmark for evaluation. The results of the economic assessment, particularly in the Brazilian market, estimate the minimal selling prices at US$6.70/kg for 1,3-PDO and US$5.49/kg for LA. Overall, the proposed process presents a potential technical solution for integrated LA and 1,3-PDO production; however, further studies should focus on increasing <i>L. reuteri</i> tolerance to higher substrate concentrations and developing low-cost culture media to ensure process sustainability.</p>","PeriodicalId":55380,"journal":{"name":"Biofuels Bioproducts & Biorefining-Biofpr","volume":"19 2","pages":"352-368"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143602760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluating the sustainability of biohydrogen, biogas, and biohythane generation from agricultural, industrial, and municipal waste sources","authors":"Pradeep Kumar Meena, Deepak Kumar, Lokesh Singh, Sumit Sharma, Mukesh Didwania","doi":"10.1002/bbb.2713","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.2713","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Biofuel production from waste materials offers an effective solution for generating renewable energy in biohydrogen, biogas, and biohythane while reducing waste and recycling valuable nutrients. This review examines recent advances in biohydrogen and biogas production from renewable resources, focusing on the environmental impacts of different production techniques. It emphasizes life cycle analysis (LCA) as an important tool for assessing these impacts and discusses key production pathways and processes. The variability in LCA methodologies – including differences in software, impact categories, system boundaries, functional units, and analytical approaches – poses challenges for direct comparisons of studies. Despite these challenges, fermentation-based production methods show substantial environmental advantages, such as reduced CO<sub>2</sub> emissions, diminished ozone depletion potential, improved human health outcomes, lower ecotoxicity, and reduced fossil fuel use. Combining biohydrogen production with anaerobic digestion for biohythane generation demonstrates even greater energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction. Adopting waste-to-energy strategies grounded in life cycle principles could advance renewable energy system implementation and sustainability significantly.</p>","PeriodicalId":55380,"journal":{"name":"Biofuels Bioproducts & Biorefining-Biofpr","volume":"19 2","pages":"485-507"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143602535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tiago Linhares Cruz Tabosa Barroso, Vanessa Cosme Ferreira, Luiz Eduardo Nochi Castro, Rafael Gabriel da Rosa, Luiz Gustavo Antonio de Souza, Rosana Goldbeck, Tânia Forster-Carneiro
{"title":"Bioenergy and bioproducts from cashew apple bagasse: a scientometric overview and strategies for sustainable utilization","authors":"Tiago Linhares Cruz Tabosa Barroso, Vanessa Cosme Ferreira, Luiz Eduardo Nochi Castro, Rafael Gabriel da Rosa, Luiz Gustavo Antonio de Souza, Rosana Goldbeck, Tânia Forster-Carneiro","doi":"10.1002/bbb.2718","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.2718","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The potential of cashew apple bagasse in advancing a circular bioeconomy is being recognized increasingly. Traditionally viewed as a mere byproduct, this agroindustrial residue is acknowledged for its value in producing biofuels and bioproducts through innovative processes. This review highlights the growing research on cashew apple bagasse, emphasizing its nutritional potential and versatility as a biomass platform for generating products. Advances in pretreatment and fermentation strategies have enhanced bioprocess efficiency and aligned these processes with sustainability goals by utilizing residual materials and reducing environmental impacts. Cashew apple bagasse has also demonstrated considerable promise for enzymatic applications, including enzyme immobilization and biopolymer production, such as polylactic acid. These applications offer eco-friendly alternatives to conventional petroleum-based products. Emerging trends in bioenergy research underscore the importance of overcoming technical challenges related to biomass pretreatment, carbon capture, and sustainable production technologies. Innovations in digital financing, artificial intelligence, and hydrogen production are pivotal for the commercial viability of biorefineries. Overall, the promising findings from studies on cashew apple bagasse highlight its crucial role in renewable energy and bioproducts, reinforcing its potential to contribute significantly to a sustainable and circular economy.</p>","PeriodicalId":55380,"journal":{"name":"Biofuels Bioproducts & Biorefining-Biofpr","volume":"19 2","pages":"540-569"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143602534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Kinetics and energetics of biodiesel oxidation stability: The impact of Uapaca kirkiana-derived natural antioxidants","authors":"Henry Kahimbi, Baraka Kichonge, Thomas Kivevele","doi":"10.1002/bbb.2711","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.2711","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Despite considerable progress in understanding biodiesel autoxidation inhibition, the kinetics and energetics of the inhibition reactions involving natural antioxidants remain underexplored. Most existing research on natural antioxidants has focused on enhancing oxidation stability and other fuel properties. This study aimed to investigate the oxidative stability of croton biodiesel (CBD) and assess the kinetics and energetics of natural antioxidants derived from the roots, pulp, and fruit peels of the <i>Uapaca kirkiana</i> plant. The oxidation stability of biodiesel samples was assessed using the OXITEST method at temperatures of 90, 100, 110, and 120 °C. These tests enabled the calculation of kinetic parameters such as reaction rates and activation energies, crucial for understanding the inhibition role of antioxidants during oxidative degradation. Activation energy for antioxidant consumption, determined using the Arrhenius equation, was found to be 81.39 kJ mol<sup>−1</sup> for fruit peel extracts, 77.73 kJ mol<sup>−1</sup> for pulp extracts, and 63.85 kJ mol<sup>−1</sup> for root bark extracts. The higher activation energy for fruit peel extracts suggests that they are more effective at preventing oxidation, especially under high-temperature conditions. Enthalpy, entropy, and Gibbs free energy parameters were calculated using the Eyring equation, indicating a nonspontaneous endothermic process for the antioxidant samples. The study found an inverse relationship between antioxidant concentration and rate constants, demonstrating the antioxidants' effectiveness in slowing down the oxidation process. These kinetics and energetics analyses provide detailed insights into how antioxidants function, facilitating the optimization, selection, and validation of their efficiency in stabilizing biodiesel.</p>","PeriodicalId":55380,"journal":{"name":"Biofuels Bioproducts & Biorefining-Biofpr","volume":"19 2","pages":"337-351"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143602659","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A comprehensive review of the application of cold plasma technology in lignocellulosic biomass pretreatment","authors":"Rasaq S. Abolore, Swarna Jaiswal, Amit K. Jaiswal","doi":"10.1002/bbb.2706","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.2706","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) is a promising feedstock for the sustainable production of biofuels and other biobased products, owing to its abundance, low cost, and minimal competition with food crops for resources. It is mainly composed of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, forming a complex biomass matrix. Its utilization is hindered by its complex structure and pretreatment is required to break down the chemical resistance caused by the strong association between the cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin structures. Conventional methods such as acid and alkali pretreatment are used frequently but they require the use of high temperatures, high pressure, and corrosive chemicals. This has encouraged research into environmentally friendly pretreatments to overcome these challenges. Recently, cold plasma (CP) technology has emerged as a promising alternative to the aggressive conventional methods for producing value-added products, such as biofuels, and renewable chemicals from lignocellulosic biomass. Cold plasma technology uses electricity to generate a highly reactive, ionized gas in a variety of applications without producing any dangerous or polluting compounds. This review discusses the application of cold atmospheric pressure plasma in the biochemical conversion of biomass, with a focus on delignification, detoxification of biomass hydrolysate, surface modifications, and process intensification of cellulosic ethanol production.</p>","PeriodicalId":55380,"journal":{"name":"Biofuels Bioproducts & Biorefining-Biofpr","volume":"19 2","pages":"453-468"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bbb.2706","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143602602","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Efficient astaxanthin production: Advanced strategies to improve microbial fermentation","authors":"Qiang Zhou, Jiahui Yang, Wankui Jiang, Wenming Zhang, Minjiao Chen, Yujia Jiang, Fengxue Xin","doi":"10.1002/bbb.2709","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.2709","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Astaxanthin is a very valuable chemical with strong antioxidant effects, including anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, eye protection, and other properties. The rapid development of synthetic biology has facilitated microbial astaxanthin production, offering environmental benefits, mild reaction conditions, and alignment with consumer demand for natural compounds. Accordingly, this review introduces the latest progress in the production of astaxanthin using different microorganisms including native microbes like <i>Haematococcus pluvialis</i> and <i>Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous</i>, as well as engineered microbes like <i>Yarrowia lipolytica</i> and <i>Escherichia coli</i>. Methods for improving astaxanthin production through fermentation process regulation and metabolic engineering are reviewed and directions for future work are proposed.</p>","PeriodicalId":55380,"journal":{"name":"Biofuels Bioproducts & Biorefining-Biofpr","volume":"19 2","pages":"469-484"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143602603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synthetic biology-enhanced microalgae for biofuel production: a perspective","authors":"Denzel Christopher Makepa, Chido Hermes Chihobo","doi":"10.1002/bbb.2708","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.2708","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The development of microalgae-based biofuels has emerged as a promising solution to address the pressing global challenges of climate change, resource scarcity, and the need for renewable energy sources. Microalgae possess unique capabilities that make them an attractive feedstock for biofuel production, including their ability to capture and sequester carbon dioxide, their efficient use of water and land resources, and the potential for them to utilize waste streams as nutrient sources. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the environmental and economic implications of microalgae-derived fuels, highlighting the key benefits and remaining challenges. The integration of synthetic biology to enhance microalgae strains, optimize cultivation and processing, and diversify revenue streams is explored as a means to address the economic barriers to large-scale commercialization. As research and development in this field continue to progress, the future prospects of microalgae-based biofuels are discussed, underscoring their potential to reshape the global energy landscape towards a more sustainable and economically viable future.</p>","PeriodicalId":55380,"journal":{"name":"Biofuels Bioproducts & Biorefining-Biofpr","volume":"19 2","pages":"277-287"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143602809","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Souwalak Jaroenpoj, Qiming J. Yu, James Ness, Mohamed Abdulgader
{"title":"Performance and kinetic analysis of biogas production from co-digestion of landfill leachate with pineapple peel in batch experiments","authors":"Souwalak Jaroenpoj, Qiming J. Yu, James Ness, Mohamed Abdulgader","doi":"10.1002/bbb.2703","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.2703","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study examines the co-digestion of landfill leachate (LFL) with pineapple peel, focusing on biogas production. The study was conducted with a lab-scale batch anaerobic digester using a 30 L working volume batch completely mixed reactor at 35 °C to investigate the monodigestion of leachate and of pineapple peel and their co-digestion with three different mixing ratios. The results of all of the experiments in the study were fitted with first-order kinetic models to compare the behavior of different batches through rate constants (<i>k</i>). As expected, the anaerobic digestion of 25 L leachate achieved a biogas yield of 38 L kg<sup>−1</sup> volatile solids (VS)<sub>consumed</sub> and a VS removal efficiency of 30%, both markedly lower than those achieved with 3 kg VS pineapple peel per m<sup>3</sup> in 25 L tap water (513 L kg<sup>−1</sup> VS<sub>consumed</sub> biogas yield and 80% VS removal efficiency). The leachate, which had a fixed volume of 25 L, was mixed with 1, 2, and 3 kg VS pineapple peel m<sup>−3</sup>. The results showed that co-digestion with 2 kg VS pineapple peel m<sup>−3</sup> achieved the highest biogas yield of 431 L kg<sup>−1</sup> VS<sub>consumed</sub> and approximately 80% VS and 90% chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal efficiency with stable conditions in the reactor. The first-order kinetics equation was selected to characterize the anaerobic digestion and was able to describe and compare the anaerobic digestion processes of the experiments. The rate constants (<i>k</i>) were 0.25, 0.22, and 0.18 day<sup>−1</sup> for co-digestion with 1, 2, and 3 kg VS pineapple peel m<sup>−3</sup>.</p>","PeriodicalId":55380,"journal":{"name":"Biofuels Bioproducts & Biorefining-Biofpr","volume":"19 1","pages":"174-188"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143118138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A sustainable approach for xylitol production from pistachio shell using Candida tropicalis","authors":"Filiz Hazal, Hatice Neval Özbek, Murat Yılmaztekin, Fahrettin Göğüş, Derya Koçak Yanık","doi":"10.1002/bbb.2701","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.2701","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study presents a novel approach for producing xylitol from xylose-rich hydrolysate derived from pistachio shells. Initially, xylose-rich hydrolysate was obtained through microwave-assisted high-pressure CO<sub>2</sub>/H<sub>2</sub>O hydrolysis, achieving a maximum xylose concentration of 14.58 ± 0.11 g L<sup>−1</sup> and yield of 62.01 ± 0.92% (w w<sup>−1</sup>). Prior to the bioconversion process, the hydrolysate was detoxified using activated charcoal to remove inhibitory compounds such as hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and furfural. Xylitol production from the detoxified hydrolysate was carried out biotechnologically using the yeast <i>Candida tropicalis</i>. A Box–Behnken design was implemented to investigate the effect of temperature, pH, and aeration rate on xylitol yield during bioconversion in bioreactor. The highest xylitol yield of 0.94 g g<sup>−1</sup> was recorded at 72 h under optimized conditions of 34.5 °C, pH 4.5, and 1.2 vvm. Recovery and purification of xylitol from the fermentation medium was achieved using ethanol as an antisolvent. Xylitol was recovered with a yield of 68.4% from culture medium by crystallization. Based on the findings of this study, a sustainable and environmentally friendly process can be proposed for recovering and purifying xylitol from pistachio shell hydrolysate.</p>","PeriodicalId":55380,"journal":{"name":"Biofuels Bioproducts & Biorefining-Biofpr","volume":"19 1","pages":"151-162"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bbb.2701","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143117855","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Prabhpreet Kaur, Himadri B. Bohidar, Richard Williams, Frederick M. Pfeffer, Ruchi Agrawal
{"title":"Turning trash into treasure: conversion of agroresidue rice straw into carboxymethylcellulose biopolymer","authors":"Prabhpreet Kaur, Himadri B. Bohidar, Richard Williams, Frederick M. Pfeffer, Ruchi Agrawal","doi":"10.1002/bbb.2699","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.2699","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In the present study, rice straw-derived cellulose was converted into carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) using alkalization followed by an etherification reaction. The synthesis conditions for this chemical modification were optimized such that CMC with a high degree of substitution (1.02) was obtained. Infrared spectra of the synthesized CMC clearly showed an increased intensity of the C═O bond at 1600 cm<sup>−1</sup>, confirming successful carboxymethylation. Further, X-ray diffraction analysis demonstrated a decrease in cellulose crystallinity owing to partial rearrangement from a crystalline to an amorphous phase during initial alkalization reaction. The obtained CMC biopolymer was subsequently cross-linked to form a composite hydrogel matrix reinforced with bentonite clay. The hydrogel showed about 91% adsorption capacity for methylene blue dye as a model contaminant in aqueous media. Therefore, this study shows that lignocellulosic agrowaste is a rich source of cellulose, and its derivatives such as CMC possess the potential to realize the waste to wealth sustainability goal.</p>","PeriodicalId":55380,"journal":{"name":"Biofuels Bioproducts & Biorefining-Biofpr","volume":"19 1","pages":"139-150"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143116074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}