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{"title":"Constructed wetland microbial fuel cell as enhancing pollutants treatment technology to produce green energy","authors":"Iryna Rusyn ,&nbsp;Julio César Gómora-Hernández","doi":"10.1016/j.biotechadv.2024.108468","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biotechadv.2024.108468","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The persistent challenge of water pollution, exacerbated by slow progress in ecofriendly technologies and accumulating pollutants, underscores the need for innovative solutions. Constructed Wetland Microbial Fuel Cell (CW-MFC) emerges as an intriguing environmental technology capable of adressing this issue by eliminating contaminants from wastewater while simultaneously producing green energy as an additional bonus. In recent years, CW-MFC technology has gained attention due to its sustainability and promising prospects for a circular waste-free industry. However, due to various technological and biological challenges, it has not yet achieved wide-scale application. This review examines the current state of CW-MFC technology and identifies both biotic and abiotic strategies for optimization through operational and structural improvements affecting biocomponents. Our review highlights several key findings: (1) Plants play an important role in reducing the system's inner resistance through mechanisms such as radial oxygen loss, evapotranspiration, and high photosynthetic flow, which facilitate electroactive bacteria and affect redox potential. (2) Plant characteristics such as root porosity, phloem and aerenchyma development, chlorophyll content, and plant biomass are key indicators of CW-MFC performance and significantly impact both pollutant removal and energy harvesting. (3) We expand the criteria for selecting suitable plants to include mesophytes and C3 pollutant-tolerant species, in addition to traditional aquatic and C4 plants. Additionally, the review presents several technical approaches that enhance CW-MFC efficiency: (1) design optimization, (2) use of novel materials, and (3) application of external electrical fields, aeration, light, and temperature adjustments. CW-MFCs are capable of nearly complete elimination of a wide range of contaminants, including organic matter (84 % ± 10), total nitrogen (80 % ± 7) and phosphorus (79 % ± 18) compounds, metals (86 % ± 10), pharmaceuticals (87 % ± 7), dyes (90 % ± 8), and other complex pollutants, while generating green energy. We hope our findings will be useful in optimizing CW-MFC design and providing insights for researchers aiming to advance the technology and facilitate its future scaling.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8946,"journal":{"name":"Biotechnology advances","volume":"77 ","pages":"Article 108468"},"PeriodicalIF":12.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142494480","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the versatility of Porphyridium sp.: A comprehensive review of cultivation, bio-product extraction, purification, and characterization techniques","authors":"Anh Quynh Nguyen ,&nbsp;Maedeh Mohammadi ,&nbsp;Mahsa Alian ,&nbsp;Gangatharan Muralitharan ,&nbsp;Vikas Singh Chauhan ,&nbsp;Venkatesh Balan","doi":"10.1016/j.biotechadv.2024.108471","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biotechadv.2024.108471","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Interest in red microalgae of the <em>Porphyridium</em> genus has surged due to their richness in phycobiliproteins, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and sulfated polysaccharides. These biomasses and their derivatives find applications across food, feed, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. A deeper understanding of their properties and extraction methods is essential to optimize downstream processing. This paper comprehensively reviews <em>Porphyridium</em> sp., focusing on cultivation techniques, bioproduct extraction, purification, and characterization. It delves into protein, lipid, and polysaccharide extraction, considering the influence of culture conditions on biomass yield. Various methods like chromatography, electrophoresis, and membrane-based techniques for cell lysis and bioproduct recovery are explored, highlighting their pros and cons. By offering diverse insights, this review aims to inspire innovative research and industry progress in red microalgae biotechnology, contributing to sustainable solutions across sectors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8946,"journal":{"name":"Biotechnology advances","volume":"77 ","pages":"Article 108471"},"PeriodicalIF":12.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142494492","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Process simulation and evaluation of scaled-up biocatalytic systems: Advances, challenges, and future prospects","authors":"Zhonghao Chen ,&nbsp;Lei Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.biotechadv.2024.108470","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biotechadv.2024.108470","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the increased demand for bio-based products and the rapid development of biomanufacturing technologies, biocatalytic reactions including microorganisms and enzyme based, have become promising approaches. Prior to the scale-up of production process, environmental and economic feasibility analysis are essential for the development of a sustainable and intelligent bioeconomy in the context of industry 4.0. To achieve these goals, process simulation supports system optimization, improves energy and resource utilization efficiencies, and supports digital bioprocessing. However, due to the insufficient understanding of cellular metabolism and interaction mechanisms, there is still a lack of rational and transparent simulation tools to efficiently simulate, control, and optimize microbial/enzymatic reaction processes. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop frameworks that integrate kinetic modeling, process simulation, and sustainability analysis for bioreaction simulations and their optimization. This review summarizes and compares the advantages and disadvantages of different process simulation software and models in simulating biocatalytic processes, identifies the limitations of traditional reaction kinetics models, and proposes the requirement of simulations close to real reactions. In addition, we explore the current state of kinetic modeling at the microscopic scale and how process simulation can be linked to kinetic models of cellular metabolism and computational fluid dynamics modeling. Finally, this review discusses the requirement of sensitivity analysis and how machine learning can assist with optimization of simulations to improve energy efficiency and product yields from techno-economic and life cycle assessment perspectives.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8946,"journal":{"name":"Biotechnology advances","volume":"77 ","pages":"Article 108470"},"PeriodicalIF":12.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142494493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Utilizing stimuli-responsive nanoparticles to deliver and enhance the anti-tumor effects of bilirubin","authors":"Elaheh Mirhadi ,&nbsp;Alexandra E. Butler ,&nbsp;Prashant Kesharwani ,&nbsp;Amirhossein Sahebkar","doi":"10.1016/j.biotechadv.2024.108469","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biotechadv.2024.108469","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bilirubin (BR) is among the most potent endogenous antioxidants that originates from the heme catabolic pathway. Despite being considered as a dangerous and cytotoxic waste product at high concentrations, BR has potent antioxidant effects leading to the reduction of oxidative stress and inflammation, which play an important role in the development and progression of cancer. The purpose of this study is to introduce PEGylated BR nanoparticles (NPs), themselves or in combination with other anti-cancer agents. BR is effective when loaded into various nanoparticles and used in cancer therapy. Interestingly, BRNPs can be manipulated to create stimuli-responsive carriers providing a sustained and controlled, as well as on-demand, release of drug in response to internal or external factors such as reactive oxygen species, glutathione, light, enzymes, and acidic pH. This review suggests that BRNPs have the potential as tumor microenvironment-responsive delivery systems for effective targeting of various types of cancers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8946,"journal":{"name":"Biotechnology advances","volume":"77 ","pages":"Article 108469"},"PeriodicalIF":12.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142457182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the landscape of FRET-based molecular sensors: Design strategies and recent advances in emerging applications","authors":"Neha Soleja,&nbsp;Mohd. Mohsin","doi":"10.1016/j.biotechadv.2024.108466","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biotechadv.2024.108466","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Probing biological processes in living organisms that could provide one-of-a-kind insights into real-time alterations of significant physiological parameters is a formidable task that calls for specialized analytic devices. Classical biochemical methods have significantly aided our understanding of the mechanisms that regulate essential biological processes. These methods, however, are typically insufficient for investigating transient molecular events since they focus primarily on the end outcome. Fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) microscopy is a potent tool used for exploring non-invasively real-time dynamic interactions between proteins and a variety of biochemical signaling events using sensors that have been meticulously constructed. Due to their versatility, FRET-based sensors have enabled the rapid and standardized assessment of a large array of biological variables, facilitating both high-throughput research and precise subcellular measurements with exceptional temporal and spatial resolution. This review commences with a brief introduction to FRET theory and a discussion of the fluorescent molecules that can serve as tags in different sensing modalities for studies in chemical biology, followed by an outlining of the imaging techniques currently utilized to quantify FRET highlighting their strengths and shortcomings. The article also discusses the various donor-acceptor combinations that can be utilized to construct FRET scaffolds. Specifically, the review provides insights into the latest real-time bioimaging applications of FRET-based sensors and discusses the common architectures of such devices. There has also been discussion of FRET systems with multiplexing capabilities and multi-step FRET protocols for use in dual/multi-analyte detections. Future research directions in this exciting field are also mentioned, along with the obstacles and opportunities that lie ahead.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8946,"journal":{"name":"Biotechnology advances","volume":"77 ","pages":"Article 108466"},"PeriodicalIF":12.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142457181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An overview of biomethanation and the use of membrane technologies as a candidate to overcome H2 mass transfer limitations","authors":"Manuel Fachal-Suárez ,&nbsp;Santhana Krishnan ,&nbsp;Sumate Chaiprapat ,&nbsp;Daniel González ,&nbsp;David Gabriel","doi":"10.1016/j.biotechadv.2024.108465","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biotechadv.2024.108465","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Energy produced from renewable sources such as sun or wind are intermittent, depending on circumstantial factors. This fact explains why energy supply and demand do not match. In this context, the interest in biomethanation has increased as an interesting contribution to the Power-to-gas concept (P2G), transforming the extra amount of produced electricity into methane (CH₄). The reaction between green hydrogen (H₂) (produced by electrolysis) and CO₂ (pollutant present in biogas) can be catalysed by different microorganisms to produce biomethane, that can be injected into existing natural gas grid if reaching the standards. Thus, energy storage for both hydrogen and electricity, as well as transportation problems would be solved. However, H₂ diffusion to the liquid phase for its further biological conversion is the main bottleneck due to the low solubility of H₂. This review includes the state-of-the-art in biological hydrogenotrophic methanation (BHM) and membrane-based technologies. Specifically, the use of hollow-fiber membrane bioreactors as a technology to overcome H₂ diffusion limitations is reviewed. Furthermore, the influence of operating conditions, microbiology, H₂ diffusion and H₂ injection methods are critically discussed before setting the main recommendations about BHM.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8946,"journal":{"name":"Biotechnology advances","volume":"77 ","pages":"Article 108465"},"PeriodicalIF":12.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142445118","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The current progress of tandem chemical and biological plastic upcycling","authors":"Yifeng Hu ,&nbsp;Yuxin Tian ,&nbsp;Chenghao Zou ,&nbsp;Tae Seok Moon","doi":"10.1016/j.biotechadv.2024.108462","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biotechadv.2024.108462","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Each year, millions of tons of plastics are produced for use in such applications as packaging, construction, and textiles. While plastic is undeniably useful and convenient, its environmental fate and transport have raised growing concerns about waste and pollution. However, the ease and low cost of producing virgin plastic have so far made conventional plastic recycling economically unattractive. Common contaminants in plastic waste and shortcomings of the recycling processes themselves typically mean that recycled plastic products are of relatively low quality in some cases. The high cost and high energy requirements of typical recycling operations also reduce their economic benefits. In recent years, the bio-upcycling of chemically treated plastic waste has emerged as a promising alternative to conventional plastic recycling. Unlike recycling, bio-upcycling uses relatively mild process conditions to economically transform pretreated plastic waste into value-added products. In this review, we first provide a précis of the general methodology and limits of conventional plastic recycling. Then, we review recent advances in hybrid chemical/biological upcycling methods for different plastics, including polyethylene terephthalate, polyurethane, polyamide, polycarbonate, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyvinyl chloride. For each kind of plastic, we summarize both the pretreatment methods for making the plastic bio-available and the microbial chassis for degrading or converting the treated plastic waste to value-added products. We also discuss both the limitations of upcycling processes for major plastics and their potential for bio-upcycling.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8946,"journal":{"name":"Biotechnology advances","volume":"77 ","pages":"Article 108462"},"PeriodicalIF":12.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142445119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From lignocellulosic biomass to single cell oil for sustainable biomanufacturing: Current advances and prospects","authors":"Yu Duan ,&nbsp;Limei Chen ,&nbsp;Longxue Ma ,&nbsp;Farrukh Raza Amin ,&nbsp;Yida Zhai ,&nbsp;Guofu Chen ,&nbsp;Demao Li","doi":"10.1016/j.biotechadv.2024.108460","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biotechadv.2024.108460","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As global temperatures rise and arid climates intensify, the reserves of Earth's resources and the future development of humankind are under unprecedented pressure. Traditional methods of food production are increasingly inadequate in meeting the demands of human life while remaining environmentally sustainable and resource-efficient. Consequently, the sustainable supply of lipids is expected to become a pivotal area for future food development. Lignocellulose biomass (LB), as the most abundant and cost-effective renewable resource, has garnered significant attention from researchers worldwide. Thus, bioprocessing based on LB is appearing as a sustainable model for mitigating the depletion of energy reserves and reducing carbon footprints. Currently, the transformation of LB primarily focuses on producing biofuels, such as bioethanol, biobutanol, and biodiesel, to address the energy crisis. However, there are limited reports on the production of single cell oil (SCO) from LB. This review, therefore, provides a comprehensive summary of the research progress in lignocellulosic pretreatment. Subsequently, it describes how the capability for lignocellulosic use can be conferred to cells through genetic engineering. Additionally, the current status of saccharification and fermentation of LB is outlined. The article also highlights the advances in synthetic biology aimed at driving the development of oil-producing microorganism (OPM), including genetic transformation, chassis modification, and metabolic pathway optimization. Finally, the limitations currently faced in SCO production from straw are discussed, and future directions for achieving high SCO yields from various perspectives are proposed. This review aims to provide a valuable reference for the industrial application of green SCO production.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8946,"journal":{"name":"Biotechnology advances","volume":"77 ","pages":"Article 108460"},"PeriodicalIF":12.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142387648","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The new chassis in the flask: Advances in Vibrio natriegens biotechnology research","authors":"Matthew Lima ,&nbsp;Charandatta Muddana ,&nbsp;Zhengyang Xiao ,&nbsp;Anindita Bandyopadhyay ,&nbsp;Pramod P. Wangikar ,&nbsp;Himadri B. Pakrasi ,&nbsp;Yinjie J. Tang","doi":"10.1016/j.biotechadv.2024.108464","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biotechadv.2024.108464","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Biotechnology has been built on the foundation of a small handful of well characterized and well-engineered organisms. Recent years have seen a breakout performer gain attention as a new entrant into the bioengineering toolbox: <em>Vibrio natriegens</em>. This review covers recent research efforts into making <em>V. natriegens</em> a biotechnology platform, using a large language model (LLM) and knowledge graph to expedite the literature survey process. Scientists have made advancements in research pertaining to the fundamental metabolic characteristics of <em>V. natriegens</em>, development and characterization of synthetic biology tools, systems biology analysis and metabolic modeling, bioproduction and metabolic engineering, and microbial ecology. Each of these subcategories has relevance to the future of <em>V. natriegens</em> for bioengineering applications. In this review, we cover these recent advancements and offer context for the impact they may have on the field, highlighting benefits and drawbacks of using this organism. From examining the recent bioengineering research, it appears that <em>V. natriegens</em> is on the precipice of becoming a platform bacterium for the future of biotechnology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8946,"journal":{"name":"Biotechnology advances","volume":"77 ","pages":"Article 108464"},"PeriodicalIF":12.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142399241","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Design and application of microfluidics in aptamer SELEX and Aptasensors","authors":"Shikun Zhang ,&nbsp;Yingming Zhang ,&nbsp;Zhiyuan Ning ,&nbsp;Mengxia Duan ,&nbsp;Xianfeng Lin ,&nbsp;Nuo Duan ,&nbsp;Zhouping Wang ,&nbsp;Shijia Wu","doi":"10.1016/j.biotechadv.2024.108461","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biotechadv.2024.108461","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Aptamers are excellent recognition molecules obtained from systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment (SELEX) that have been extensively researched for constructing aptasensors. However, in the process from SELEX to the construction of aptasensors, there are many disadvantages, such as tedious and repetitive operations, interference from external factors, and low efficiency, which seriously limits their application scope and development. Introducing the microfluidic technology can realize the integration and intelligence of SELEX and aptasensing, improve the efficiency of SELEX, and enhance the detection performance and convenience of aptasensing. Hence, in this review, the characteristics of various chips based on different driving forces are described firstly. And then summarizing the design of microfluidic devices based on different SELEX methods and showing the strategies of microfluidic aptasensors based on different detection modes. Finally, discussing the difficulties and challenges encountered when microfluidic is integrated with the SELEX and the aptasensors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8946,"journal":{"name":"Biotechnology advances","volume":"77 ","pages":"Article 108461"},"PeriodicalIF":12.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142387647","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}