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Towards Full Utilization of Biomass Resources: A Case Study on Industrial Hemp Residue and Spent Mushroom Substrate. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr9071200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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This was early-stage, proof-of-concept research on the full utilization of biomass resources. The current study considered industrial hemp residue (IHR) and spent mushroom substrate (SMS) to demonstrate the initial upstream steps towards the total valorization of biomass. Accordingly, different pretreatment methods such as autohydrolysis, thermal hydrolysis, and thermochemical hydrolysis methods were employed against individual and various mix ratios of IHR and SMS. To this end, raw materials, hydrolysates, and residual solids were analyzed to gain some insights, identify gaps, and suggest future research directions in this area. Implementation of the full utilization of biomass resources is, in fact, not only a matter of transforming the resources into valuable products, but it is also a plausible waste management strategy in the quest towards the development of a circular bioeconomy and sustainable future.
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Kim D, Yoo CG, Schwarz J, Dhekney S, Kozak R, Laufer C, Ferrier D, Mackay S, Ashcraft M, Williams R, Kim S. Effect of lignin-blocking agent on enzyme hydrolysis of acid pretreated hemp waste. RSC Adv 2021; 11:22025-22033. [PMID: 35480814 PMCID: PMC9034124 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra03412j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Hemp wastes (stems and branches), fractionated after hemp flower extraction for the production of cannabidiol oil, were utilized as a potentially renewable resource for the sugar flatform process. Hydrolysis of cellulose from the acid pretreated hemp biomass using a commercial enzyme was tested and evaluated for its chemical composition, morphological change, and sugar recovery. Acid pretreated hemp stems and branches, containing 1% glucan (w/v) solids, were hydrolyzed for 72 h using 25 mg enzyme protein per g glucan. A 54% glucose conversion was achieved from the treated branches versus a 71% yield from the treated stems. Raw branches and stems yielded 35% and 38% glucose, respectively. Further tests with a lignin-blocking additive (e.g. bovine serum albumin) resulted in a 72% glucose yield increase for stem hydrolysis using 10 mg enzyme protein per g glucan. While pretreatment promotes amorphous hemicellulose decrease and cellulose decomposition, it causes enzyme inhibition/deactivation due to potential inhibitors (phenols and lignin-derived compounds). This study confirms the addition of non-catalytic proteins enhances the cellulose conversion by avoiding non-productive binding of enzymes to the lignin and lignin-derived molecules, with lignin content determining the degree of inhibition and conversion efficiency.
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- Daehwan Kim
- Department of Biology, Hood College Frederick MD 21701 USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, State University of New York - College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse NY 13210 USA
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne MD 21853 USA
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne MD 21853 USA
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- Atlantic Biomass Conversions, LLC Frederick MD 21701 USA
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- Department of Biology, Hood College Frederick MD 21701 USA
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- Department of Biology, Hood College Frederick MD 21701 USA
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- Department of Biology, Hood College Frederick MD 21701 USA
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- MtheraPharma Co., Ltd. Seoul 07793 Republic of Korea
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Hoşgün EZ, Biran Ay S, Bozan B. Effect of sequential pretreatment combinations on the composition and enzymatic hydrolysis of hazelnut shells. Prep Biochem Biotechnol 2020; 51:570-579. [PMID: 33103953 DOI: 10.1080/10826068.2020.1836657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Hazelnut shells, a high lignin containing biomass, were subjected to individual and sequential liquid hot water (LHW), alkaline (AP) and dilute acid pretreatments (DAP). Among the single pretreatments, LHW demonstrated the highest cellulose recovery of 98.1%, DAP resulted in the highest hemicellulose solubilization of 56.0%, and AP of the highest lignin removal of 49.6%. Employing two-step pretreatment on hazelnut shells, in general, demonstrated an enhanced action of the second pretreatment; therefore, the sequence of the pretreatment methods had a significant impact on both substrate characteristics and enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency of biomass. In terms of delignification, AP-LHW achieved 60.7% lignin removal, while LHW-DAP showed the highest hemicellulose removal of 93.8% and DAP-LHW resulted in the highest cellulose recovery of 94.0%. Structural properties of raw and pretreated hazelnut shells were observed by FTIR. The maximum glucose recovery of 54.9% was observed in DAP-LHW pretreated samples. For this pretreatment combination, almost 1.8 MJ total energy was required to recover 10.2 g glucose. The findings indicated that complete removal of the physical barrier of lignin and hemicellulose might not be essential; partial relocation of lignin and alteration of cellulose structure may also be efficient in increasing the sugar recovery from the lignocellulosic biomass.
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- Emir Zafer Hoşgün
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Eskişehir Technical University, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Eskişehir Technical University, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Eskişehir Technical University, Eskişehir, Turkey
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Zhao J, Xu Y, Wang W, Griffin J, Wang D. High Ethanol Concentration (77 g/L) of Industrial Hemp Biomass Achieved Through Optimizing the Relationship between Ethanol Yield/Concentration and Solid Loading. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:21913-21921. [PMID: 32905407 PMCID: PMC7469648 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c03135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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In this study, the relationships between ethanol yield/concentration and solid loading (6-21%) were investigated to enhance ethanol titer and avoid a random choice of solid loading for simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF). Alkali-pretreated hemp biomass was used for SSF in four scenarios including Case I: 30 filter paper unit (FPU)-cellulase and 140 fungal xylanase unit (FXU)-hemicellulase/g-solid; Case II: 40 FPU-cellulase and 140 FXU-hemicellulase/g-solid; Case III: 30 FPU-cellulase and 140 FXU-hemicellulase/g-solid with 1% Tween80; and Case IV: 30 FPU-cellulase and 140 FXU-hemicellulase/g-solid with particle size reduction (<0.2 mm). Results showed that bioethanol yield and concentration had a negative linear (R 2 = 0.76-0.93) and quadratic (R 2 = 0.96-0.99) correlation with solid loading (6-21%), respectively. As compared to Case I and previous studies, an enhancement in ethanol yield and concentration through increasing cellulase dose (Case II) and adding Tween 80 (Case III) was overestimated, whereas particle size reduction (Case IV) extended the "solid effect", evidenced by the highest ethanol concentration (77 g/L) achieved from SSF at the focus point of a quadratic model. An interpretation of the relationship between ethanol yield/concentration and solid loading not only avoids a blind selection of solid loading for SSF but also reduces extra enzymes and water consumption.
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- Jikai Zhao
- Department of Biological
and Agricultural Engineering, Kansas State
University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506, United States
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- Department of Biological
and Agricultural Engineering, Kansas State
University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506, United States
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- Department of Food Nutrition Dietetics
& Health, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506, United States
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- John C. Pair Horticultural Center, Department of Horticulture &
Natural Resources, Kansas State University, Haysville, Kansas 67060, United States
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- Department of Biological
and Agricultural Engineering, Kansas State
University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506, United States
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Zhao J, Xu Y, Wang W, Griffin J, Wang D. Conversion of liquid hot water, acid and alkali pretreated industrial hemp biomasses to bioethanol. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 309:123383. [PMID: 32330804 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Revised: 04/11/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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In this work, four varieties of hemp biomasses (Helena, SS Beta, Tygra, and Elleta Campana) pretreated with liquid hot water (LHW), H2SO4, and NaOH were investigated for ethanol production. Physicochemical and morphological properties of the pretreated hemp biomass were characterized. LHW achieved high glucan (85-98%) and xylan (67-71%) recoveries. H2SO4 induced significant glucan decomposition (5.9-10.6 g/L) and inhibitor formation (4.5-7.4 g/L of HMF and 2.8-4.5 g/L of furfural) in resulting slurries. Both LHW and H2SO4 pretreatments resulted in low glucose and ethanol yields due to recondensed lignin units. NaOH pretreatment achieved high glucose and ethanol yields due to efficient lignin removal (58.6-75.3%). There was no significant variation in ethanol yield among the four hemp varieties pretreated by NaOH. H2SO4 and NaOH pretreated biomasses showed apparent terraced-field structures and microporous protuberances. Changes in crystallinity indexes and intensities of FTIR peaks were consistent with enhanced cellulose and decreased amorphous hemicellulose.
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- Jikai Zhao
- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- Department of Food Nutrition Dietetics & Health, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- John C. Pair Horticultural Center, Department of Horticulture & Natural Resources, Kansas State University, Haysville, KS 67060, USA
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA.
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Berchem T, Schmetz Q, Lepage T, Richel A. Single and Mixed Feedstocks Biorefining: Comparison of Primary Metabolites Recovery and Lignin Recombination During an Alkaline Process. Front Chem 2020; 8:479. [PMID: 32582644 PMCID: PMC7292014 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.00479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Cannabis sp. and Euphorbia sp. are potential candidates as indoor culture for the extraction of their high value-added metabolites for pharmaceutical applications. Both residual lignocellulosic materials recovered after extraction are studied in the present article as single or mixed feedstocks for a closed-loop bioprocesses cascade. An alkaline process (NaOH 3%, 30 min 160°C) is performed to separate the studied biomasses into their main components: lignin and cellulose. Results highlight the advantages of the multi-feedstocks approach over the single biomass in term of lignin yield and purity. Since the structural characteristics of lignin affect the potential applications, a particular attention is drawn on the comprehension of lignin structure alteration and the possible interaction between them during single or mixed feedstocks treatment. FTIR and 2D-NMR spectra revealed similar profiles in term of chemical functions and structure rather than novel chemical bonds formation inexistent in the original biomasses. In addition, thermal properties and molecular mass distribution are conserved whether hemp or euphorbia are single treated or in combination. A second treatment was applied to investigate the effect of prolonged treatment on extracted lignins and the possible interactions. Aggregation, resulting in higher molecular mass, is observed whatever the feedstocks combination. However, mixing biomass does not affect chemical structures of the end product. Therefore, our paper suggests the possibility of gathering lignocellulosic residues during alkali process for lignin extraction and valorization, allowing to forecast lignin structure and make assumptions regarding potential valorization pathway.
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Acid-Catalyzed Wet Torrefaction for Enhancing the Heating Value of Barley Straw. ENERGIES 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/en13071693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In the present study, the possibility of improving the higher heating value (HHV) of lignocellulosic biomass, especially barley straw, was examined. The research deals with the treatment of barley straw by acid-catalyzed wet torrefaction (ACWT), also called acid hydrolysis, in a batch reactor (autoclave) Parr 4553 3.75 L. In this case, two different simulation approaches were applied: (i) combined severity factor (CSF) and (ii) response surface methodology (RSM) based on Box–Behnken design of experiments (DoE). Sulfuric acid (SA) concentration, temperature and time were the ACWT parameters examined herein. An oxygen bomb calorimeter was used for the HHV measurement. The findings indicated that the composition changes of the straw due to ACWT had a significant effect on the HHV of the pretreated material. In this study, treatment conditions were 10–35 mM SA, 160–200 °C and an isothermal reaction time 0–40 min (preheating period not included in these values). In conclusion, there was a significant increase in the HHV up to 24.3 MJ/kg for the ACWT barley straw, compared to 17.5 MJ/kg for the untreated straw, at optimal conditions of 200 °C for 25 min (isothermal period) and 35 mM SA. This resulted in a 1.39 enhancement factor (EF) and 68% energy yield (EY).
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Shi X, Zhao B, Zhou H, Tian Y, Qiao Y, Ji B. Direct Saccharification and Fermentation for High Glucose and Ethanol Production from Non‐Detoxified Furfural Residue Without Any Pretreatment. ChemistrySelect 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201901367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Xinxin Shi
- Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy and Chemical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Environmental EngineeringShandong University of Science and Technology Qingdao 277590 China
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- Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy and Chemical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Environmental EngineeringShandong University of Science and Technology Qingdao 277590 China
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- Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy and Chemical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Environmental EngineeringShandong University of Science and Technology Qingdao 277590 China
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- Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy and Chemical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Environmental EngineeringShandong University of Science and Technology Qingdao 277590 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil ProcessingChina University of Petroleum (East China) Qingdao 266580 China
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- Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy and Chemical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Environmental EngineeringShandong University of Science and Technology Qingdao 277590 China
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Zhang H, Wei W, Zhang J, Huang S, Xie J. Enhancing enzymatic saccharification of sugarcane bagasse by combinatorial pretreatment and Tween 80. BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS 2018; 11:309. [PMID: 30455738 PMCID: PMC6225707 DOI: 10.1186/s13068-018-1313-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2018] [Accepted: 11/01/2018] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND The recalcitrant structure of lignocellulosic biomass made it challenging for their bioconversion into biofuels and biochemicals. Pretreatment was required to deconstruct the intact structure by the removal of hemicellulose/lignin, improving the cellulose accessibility of enzyme. Combinatorial pretreatments with liquid hot water/H2SO4 and ethanol/NaOH of sugarcane bagasse were developed to improve enzymatic hydrolysis under mild conditions. RESULTS After one-step 60% ethanol containing 0.5% NaOH pretreatment with solid to liquid ratio of 1/10, the glucose yield after hydrolysis for 72 h with enzyme dosage of 20 FPU/g substrate was enhanced by 41% and 205% compared to that of NaOH or 60% ethanol pretreated solids, respectively. This improvement was correlated with the removal of hemicellulose and lignin. However, using combinatorial pretreatments with 1% H2SO4 followed by 60% ethanol containing 0.5% NaOH, the highest glucose yield with Tween 80 reached 76%, representing 84.5% of theoretical glucose in pretreated substrate. While retaining similar glucose yield, the addition of Tween 80 capacitated either a reduction of enzyme loading by 50% or shortening hydrolysis time to 24 h. However, the enhancement with the addition of Tween 80 decreased as hydrolysis time was extended. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that a combinatorial pretreatment with 1% H2SO4 followed by 60% ethanol containing 0.5% NaOH had significant effects on improving the enzymatic hydrolysis of sugarcane bagasse. The addition of Tween 80 enabled reducing the enzyme loading or shortening the hydrolysis time. This study provided an economically feasible and mild process for the generation of glucose, which will be subsequently converted to bioethanol and biochemicals.
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- Hongdan Zhang
- College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Key Laboratory of Energy Plants Resource and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 People’s Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640 People’s Republic of China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037 People’s Republic of China
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- College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Key Laboratory of Energy Plants Resource and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 People’s Republic of China
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- College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Key Laboratory of Energy Plants Resource and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 People’s Republic of China
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- College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Key Laboratory of Energy Plants Resource and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 People’s Republic of China
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