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Folgueras MB, Gutiérrez-Trashorras AJ, Laine-Cuervo G, Ríos-Fernández JC. The relevant effect of marine salt and epiphytes on Posidonia oceanica waste pyrolysis: Removal of SO 2/HCl emissions and promotion of O/HCOOH formation. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2024; 181:101-113. [PMID: 38603994 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2024.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Significant quantities of Posidonia oceanica deposit on some beaches and coastlines every year, which generates high costs associated with the disposal of this waste. Pyrolysis may be an adequate way for its valorization. However, it would imply to know how the process takes place and if the removal of its natural detrital inorganic matter (epiphytes, marine salt and sand) is necessary, which are the objectives of this research. Pyrolysis by thermogravimetry-mass spectrometry was carried out on both the washed and unwashed samples. During this waste pyrolysis, the following occurs: (i) the high alkali metal chloride content promotes fragmentation reactions of carbohydrates and O formation, which increases HCOOH intensities at temperatures between 250 and 360 °C; (ii) from 500 °C to 650 °C, Fe2O3 and decomposition of carbonates seem to be involved in reactions that produce O release and steam and CO2 reforming of hydrocarbons and oxygenated organic compounds with H2 generation; (iii) from 650 °C to 750 °C, Fe2O3, high alkali metal content and carbonate decomposition generate char gasification, an increase in O release, SO2 capture and HCOOH formation. In general, the abundance of inorganic matter (chlorides, carbonates, etc.) minimizes the release of various compounds during pyrolysis, including SO2 and HCl, while increasing HCOOH production. Thus, this high content of inorganic matter may represent an advantage for its pyrolysis, producing value-added chemical products with a reduced environmental impact. Therefore, this study may be the starting point for defining the optimal pyrolysis conditions for this waste valorisation.
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- M B Folgueras
- Department of Energy, University of Oviedo, Polytechnic School of Mieres, c/ Gonzalo Gutiérrez Quirós s/n, 33600 Mieres, Asturias, Spain
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- Department of Energy, University of Oviedo, Polytechnic School of Engineering of Gijón, Campus de Viesques, 33203 Gijón, Asturias, Spain
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- Department of Energy, University of Oviedo, Polytechnic School of Mieres, c/ Gonzalo Gutiérrez Quirós s/n, 33600 Mieres, Asturias, Spain
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- Department of Energy, University of Oviedo, Polytechnic School of Mieres, c/ Gonzalo Gutiérrez Quirós s/n, 33600 Mieres, Asturias, Spain; Department of Energy, University of Oviedo, Polytechnic School of Engineering of Gijón, Campus de Viesques, 33203 Gijón, Asturias, Spain.
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Khan MKU, Zhang X, Ma Z, Huang M, Yang C, Wang X, Liu M, Peng J. Contribution of the LAC Genes in Fruit Quality Attributes of the Fruit-Bearing Plants: A Comprehensive Review. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15768. [PMID: 37958753 PMCID: PMC10650289 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242115768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Laccase genes produce laccase enzymes that play a crucial role in the production of lignin and oxidation reactions within plants. Lignin is a complex polymer that provides structure and toughness to the cell walls of numerous fruit plants. The LAC genes that encode laccase enzymes play vital roles in plant physiology, including the synthesis of pigments like PA that contribute to the colors of fruits, and in defending against pathogens and environmental stresses. They are crucial for fruit development, ripening, structural maintenance in plants, and adaptation to various environmental factors. As such, these genes and enzymes are essential for plant growth and development, as well as for various biotechnological applications in environmental remediation and industrial processes. This review article emphasizes the significance of genes encoding laccase enzymes during fruit growth, specifically pertaining to the strengthening of the endocarp through lignification. This process is crucial for ensuring fruit defense and optimizing seed scattering. The information gathered in this article will aid breeders in producing future fruit-bearing plants that are resistant to disease, cost-effective, and nutrient-rich.
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- Muhammad Khalil Ullah Khan
- College of Horticulture, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China; (M.K.U.K.); (X.Z.); (Z.M.); (M.H.); (C.Y.); (X.W.)
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- College of Horticulture, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China; (M.K.U.K.); (X.Z.); (Z.M.); (M.H.); (C.Y.); (X.W.)
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- College of Horticulture, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China; (M.K.U.K.); (X.Z.); (Z.M.); (M.H.); (C.Y.); (X.W.)
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- College of Horticulture, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China; (M.K.U.K.); (X.Z.); (Z.M.); (M.H.); (C.Y.); (X.W.)
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- College of Horticulture, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China; (M.K.U.K.); (X.Z.); (Z.M.); (M.H.); (C.Y.); (X.W.)
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- College of Horticulture, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China; (M.K.U.K.); (X.Z.); (Z.M.); (M.H.); (C.Y.); (X.W.)
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- College of Horticulture, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China; (M.K.U.K.); (X.Z.); (Z.M.); (M.H.); (C.Y.); (X.W.)
- Research Center of Chinese jujube, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Horticulture, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China; (M.K.U.K.); (X.Z.); (Z.M.); (M.H.); (C.Y.); (X.W.)
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Chen X, Yang H, Zhang L, Li Z, Xue Y, Wang R, Fan X, Sun S. Green construction and release mechanism of lignin-based double-layer coated urea. BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS 2023; 16:97. [PMID: 37291654 DOI: 10.1186/s13068-023-02355-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lignin played an important role in the establishment of coated fertilizers coating material as a substitute for petrochemical raw materials. However, so far, the lignin-based coated fertilizers was limited in only the poor slow-release performance. To achieve good slow-release performance of lignin-based coated fertilizers, hydrophilic of lignin need to be resolved to establish an green and better controllable lignin-based coated fertilizers. RESULTS In the study, a novel green double layer coating with lignin-based polyurethane (LPU) as the inner coating and epoxy resin (EP) as the outer coating was effectively constructed for coated urea. Fourier transform infrared spectra confirmed that lignin and polycaprolactone diol successfully reacted with Hexamethylene diisocyanate. The loss weight and water contact angle (WCA, 75.6-63.6°) of the LPUs decreased with the increased lignin content. The average particle hardness of the lignin-based double-layer coated urea (LDCU) first increased from 58.1 N (lignin of 30%) to 67.0 N (lignin of 60%), but then decreased to 62.3 N (lignin of 70%). The release longevity of the coated urea was closely related to the preparation parameters of the coating material. The optimal cumulative nutrient release rate (79.4%) of LDCU was obtained (lignin of 50%, -CNO/-OH molar ratios of 1.15, EP of 35%, and coating ratio of 5%). The aggregates of hydrone on the LDCU caused the dissolution and swelling of nutrients, and then the diffusion of nutrients through the concentration gradient. CONCLUSIONS A though the nutrient release of the LDCUs was affected by many factors, the successful development of the LDCUs will help improve the rapid development of the coated fertilizer industry.
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- Xiaojuan Chen
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China.
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Mazumder S, Zhang N. Cellulose-Hemicellulose-Lignin Interaction in the Secondary Cell Wall of Coconut Endocarp. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:biomimetics8020188. [PMID: 37218775 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8020188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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The coconut shell consists of three distinct layers: the skin-like outermost exocarp, the thick fibrous mesocarp, and the hard and tough inner endocarp. In this work, we focused on the endocarp because it features a unique combination of superior properties, including low weight, high strength, high hardness, and high toughness. These properties are usually mutually exclusive in synthesized composites. The microstructures of the secondary cell wall of the endocarp at the nanoscale, in which cellulose microfibrils are surrounded by hemicellulose and lignin, were generated. All-atom molecular dynamics simulations with PCFF force field were conducted to investigate the deformation and failure mechanisms under uniaxial shear and tension. Steered molecular dynamics simulations were carried out to study the interaction between different types of polymer chains. The results demonstrated that cellulose-hemicellulose and cellulose-lignin exhibit the strongest and weakest interactions, respectively. This conclusion was further validated against the DFT calculations. Additionally, through shear simulations of sandwiched polymer models, it was found that cellulose-hemicellulose-cellulose exhibits the highest strength and toughness, while cellulose-lignin-cellulose shows the lowest strength and toughness among all tested cases. This conclusion was further confirmed by uniaxial tension simulations of sandwiched polymer models. It was revealed that hydrogen bonds formed between the polymer chains are responsible for the observed strengthening and toughening behaviors. Additionally, it was interesting to note that failure mode under tension varies with the density of amorphous polymers located between cellulose bundles. The failure mode of multilayer polymer models under tension was also investigated. The findings of this work could potentially provide guidelines for the design of coconut-inspired lightweight cellular materials.
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- Sharmi Mazumder
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Baylor University, Waco, TX 76706, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Baylor University, Waco, TX 76706, USA
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New Type of Tannins Identified from the Seeds of Cornus officinalis Sieb. et Zucc. by HPLC-ESI-MS/MS. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28052027. [PMID: 36903273 PMCID: PMC10004147 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28052027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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There is a lack of information on the compound profile of Cornus officinalis Sieb. et Zucc. seeds. This greatly affects their optimal utilization. In our preliminary study, we found that the extract of the seeds displayed a strong positive reaction to the FeCl3 solution, indicating the presence of polyphenols. However, to date, only nine polyphenols have been isolated. In this study, HPLC-ESI-MS/MS was employed to fully reveal the polyphenol profile of the seed extracts. A total of 90 polyphenols were identified. They were classified into nine brevifolincarboxyl tannins and their derivatives, 34 ellagitannins, 21 gallotannins, and 26 phenolic acids and their derivatives. Most of these were first identified from the seeds of C. officinalis. More importantly, five new types of tannins were reported for the first time: brevifolincarboxyl-trigalloyl-hexoside, digalloyl-dehydrohexahydroxydiphenoyl (DHHDP)-hexdside, galloyl-DHHDP-hexoside, DHHDP-hexahydroxydiphenoyl(HHDP)-galloyl-gluconic acid, and peroxide product of DHHDP-trigalloylhexoside. Moreover, the total phenolic content was as high as 79,157 ± 563 mg gallic acid equivalent per 100 g in the seeds extract. The results of this study not only enrich the structure database of tannins, but also provide invaluable aid to its further utilization in industries.
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Serna-Loaiza S, Kornpointner C, Pazzaglia A, Jordan C, Halbwirth H, Friedl A. Biorefinery concept for the valorization of grapevine shoots: Study case for the Austrian variety Grüner Veltliner. FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbp.2022.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Effective pretreatment of lignin-rich coconut wastes using a low-cost ionic liquid. Sci Rep 2022; 12:6108. [PMID: 35414700 PMCID: PMC9005540 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-09629-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Coconut husks and shells are underutilised agricultural feedstocks in the bio-based industry. These biomass wastes have a higher lignin content than other woody biomass and have excellent potential as raw materials for the production of lignin-based materials. This work demonstrates the performance of a low-cost protic ionic liquid, N,N,N-dimethylbutylammonium hydrogen sulfate ([DMBA][HSO4]), for ionoSolv pretreatment of coconut husk and shell at 150 °C for 45-90 min and 170 °C for 15-60 min. Optimum pretreatment conditions were observed at 170 °C and 45 min for both feedstocks. At these conditions, [DMBA][HSO4] was able to remove almost 77 wt% of the lignin from the husk; leaving a cellulosic rich pulp behind, which released 82 % of the theoretical maximum glucose after enzymatic saccharification. The pretreated shell, by comparison, achieved 82 wt% lignin removal and 89 % glucose yield and these higher values could be attributed to the highly porous structure of coconut shell cell walls. The cleavage of the β-O-4 aryl ether linkages of lignin followed by extensive C-C condensation in the lignin at longer pretreatment times was shown by HSQC NMR analysis. This extensive condensation was evidenced by molecular weights > 10,000 g/mol exhibited by lignin precipitated after pretreatment at high temperature and long times. The high degree of lignin removal and high glucose release from both feedstocks demonstrate that [DMBA][HSO4] is an excellent ionic liquid for fractionation of very lignin-rich biomass.
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Yaya Lancheros ML, Rai KM, Balasubramanian VK, Dampanaboina L, Mendu V, Terán W. De novo transcriptome analysis of white teak (Gmelina arborea Roxb) wood reveals critical genes involved in xylem development and secondary metabolism. BMC Genomics 2021; 22:494. [PMID: 34215181 PMCID: PMC8252223 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-021-07777-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Gmelina arborea Roxb is a fast-growing tree species of commercial importance for tropical countries due to multiple industrial uses of its wood. Wood is primarily composed of thick secondary cell walls of xylem cells which imparts the strength to the wood. Identification of the genes involved in the secondary cell wall biosynthesis as well as their cognate regulators is crucial to understand how the production of wood occurs and serves as a starting point for developing breeding strategies to produce varieties with improved wood quality, better paper pulping or new potential uses such as biofuel production. In order to gain knowledge on the molecular mechanisms and gene regulation related with wood development in white teak, a de novo sequencing and transcriptome assembly approach was used employing secondary cell wall synthesizing cells from young white teak trees. RESULTS For generation of transcriptome, RNA-seq reads were assembled into 110,992 transcripts and 49,364 genes were functionally annotated using plant databases; 5071 GO terms and 25,460 SSR markers were identified within xylem transcripts and 10,256 unigenes were assigned to KEGG database in 130 pathways. Among transcription factor families, C2H2, C3H, bLHLH and MYB were the most represented in xylem. Differential gene expression analysis using leaves as a reference was carried out and a total of 20,954 differentially expressed genes were identified including monolignol biosynthetic pathway genes. The differential expression of selected genes (4CL, COMT, CCoAOMT, CCR and NST1) was validated using qPCR. CONCLUSIONS We report the very first de novo transcriptome of xylem-related genes in this tropical timber species of commercial importance and constitutes a valuable extension of the publicly available transcriptomic resource aimed at fostering both basic and breeding studies.
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- Mary Luz Yaya Lancheros
- Department of Biology, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Carrera 7 N° 43-82, Bogotá, 110231, Colombia
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- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA
- Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, College of Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA
- Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, USA
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- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA
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- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA
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- Department of Biology, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Carrera 7 N° 43-82, Bogotá, 110231, Colombia.
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Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Biomass Valorisation: A Strategic Drive for Sustainable Bioeconomy. SUSTAINABILITY 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/su13084200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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In the late twentieth century, the only cost-effective opportunity for waste removal cost at least several thousand dollars, but nowadays, a lot of improvement has occurred. The biomass and waste generation problems attracted concerned authorities to identify and provide environmentally friendly sustainable solutions that possess environmental and economic benefits. The present study emphasises the valorisation of biomass and waste produced by domestic and industrial sectors. Therefore, substantial research is ongoing to replace the traditional treatment methods that potentially acquire less detrimental effects. Synthetic biology can be a unique platform that invites all the relevant characters for designing and assembling an efficient program that could be useful to handle the increasing threat for human beings. In the future, these engineered methods will not only revolutionise our lives but practically lead us to get cheaper biofuels, producing bioenergy, pharmaceutics, and various biochemicals. The bioaugmentation approach concomitant with microbial fuel cells (MFC) is an example that is used to produce electricity from municipal waste, which is directly associated with the loading of waste. Beyond the traditional opportunities, herein, we have spotlighted the new advances in pertinent technology closely related to production and reduction approaches. Various integrated modern techniques and aspects related to the industrial sector are also discussed with suitable examples, including green energy and other industrially relevant products. However, many problems persist in present-day technology that requires essential efforts to handle thoroughly because significant valorisation of biomass and waste involves integrated methods for timely detection, classification, and separation. We reviewed and proposed the anticipated dispensation methods to overcome the growing stream of biomass and waste at a distinct and organisational scale.
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Przybylska D, Kucharska AZ, Cybulska I, Sozański T, Piórecki N, Fecka I. Cornus mas L. Stones: A Valuable By-Product as an Ellagitannin Source with High Antioxidant Potential. Molecules 2020; 25:E4646. [PMID: 33053845 PMCID: PMC7587210 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25204646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The stone of Cornus mas L. remains the least known morphological part of this plant, whereas the fruit is appreciated for both consumption purposes and biological activity. The stone is considered to be a byproduct of fruit processing and very little is known about its phytochemical composition and biological properties. In this study, the complete qualitative determination of hydrolyzable tannins, their quantitative analysis, total polyphenolic content, and antioxidant properties of the stone of C. mas are presented for the first time. The 37 identified compounds included the following: various gallotannins (11), monomeric ellagitannins (7), dimeric ellagitannins (10), and trimeric ellagitannins (7). The presence of free gallic acid and ellagic acid was also reported. Our results demonstrate that C. mas stone is a source of various bioactive hydrolyzable tannins and shows high antioxidant activity which could allow potential utilization of this raw material for recovery of valuable pharmaceutical or nutraceutical substances. The principal novelty of our findings is that hydrolyzable tannins, unlike other polyphenols, have been earlier omitted in the evaluation of the biological activities of C. mas. Additionally, the potential recovery of these bioactive chemicals from the byproduct is in line with the ideas of green chemistry and sustainable production.
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- Dominika Przybylska
- Department of Fruit, Vegetable and Plant Nutraceutical Technology, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Chełmońskiego 37, 51-630 Wrocław, Poland;
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- Department of Fruit, Vegetable and Plant Nutraceutical Technology, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Chełmońskiego 37, 51-630 Wrocław, Poland;
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- Earth and Life Institute, Université Catholique de Louvain, Croix du Sud 2, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium;
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- Department of Pharmacology, Wrocław Medical University, Jana Mikulicza-Radeckiego 2, 50-345 Wrocław, Poland;
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- Arboretum and Institute of Physiography in Bolestraszyce, 37-700 Przemyśl, Poland;
- Institute of Physical Culture Sciences, Medical College, University of Rzeszów, Towarnickiego 3, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Herbal Medicines, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211 A, 50-556 Wrocław, Poland;
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Hills CD, Tripathi N, Singh RS, Carey PJ, Lowry F. Valorisation of agricultural biomass-ash with CO 2. Sci Rep 2020; 10:13801. [PMID: 32796877 PMCID: PMC7429819 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-70504-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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This work is part of a study of different types of plant-based biomass to elucidate their capacity for valorisation via a managed carbonation step involving gaseous carbon dioxide (CO2). The perspectives for broader biomass waste valorisation was reviewed, followed by a proposed closed-loop process for the valorisation of wood in earlier works. The present work newly focusses on combining agricultural biomass with mineralised CO2. Here, the reactivity of selected agricultural biomass ashes with CO2 and their ability to be bound by mineralised carbonate in a hardened product is examined. Three categories of agricultural biomass residues, including shell, fibre and soft peel, were incinerated at 900 ± 25 °C. The biomass ashes were moistened (10% w/w) and moulded into cylindrical samples and exposed to 100% CO2 gas at 50% RH for 24 h, during which they cemented into hardened monolithic products. The calcia in ashes formed a negative relationship with ash yield and the microstructure of the carbonate-cementing phase was distinct and related to the particular biomass feedstock. This work shows that in common with woody biomass residues, carbonated agricultural biomass ash-based monoliths have potential as novel low-carbon construction products.
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- Colin D Hills
- Indo:UK Centre for Environment Research and Innovation, University of Greenwich, Chatham Maritime, Kent, UK.
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- Indo:UK Centre for Environment Research and Innovation, University of Greenwich, Chatham Maritime, Kent, UK.
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- Indo:UK Centre for Environment Research and Innovation, CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Dhanbad, India
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- Indo:UK Centre for Environment Research and Innovation, University of Greenwich, Chatham Maritime, Kent, UK
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- Indo:UK Centre for Environment Research and Innovation, University of Greenwich, Chatham Maritime, Kent, UK
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Impact of the Drying Temperature and Grinding Technique on Biomass Grindability. ENERGIES 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/en13133392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The process of biomass compaction depends on many factors, related to material and process. One of the most important is the proper fragmentation of the raw material. In most cases, more fragmented raw material makes it easier to achieve the desired quality parameters of pellets or briquettes. While the chipping of biomass prefers moist materials, for grinding, the material needs to be dried. As drying temperature changes the properties of the material, these may affect the grinding process. The aim of this work was to determine the influence of the drying temperature of biomass raw material in the range of 60–140 °C on the biomass grindability. To only determine this effect, without the influence of moisture, grinding was carried out on the material in a dry state. The research was carried out on a mill with a knife and hammer grinding system, which is the most popular in the fragmentation of biomass. The analysis of particle size distribution and bulk density of the obtained material was carried out. The energy demand for the grinding process was determined and it was shown that drying temperature, grinding system, and mainly type of biomass affects the grindability.
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Influence of Raw Material Drying Temperature on the Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) Biomass Agglomeration Process—A Preliminary Study. ENERGIES 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/en13071809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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For biomass compaction, it is important to determine all aspects of the process that will affect the quality of pellets and briquettes. The low bulk density of biomass leads to many problems in transportation and storage, necessitating the use of a compaction process to ensure a solid density of at least 1000 kg·m−3 and bulk density of at least 600 kg·m−3. These parameters should be achieved at a relatively low compaction pressure that can be achieved through the proper preparation of the raw material. As the compaction process includes a drying stage, the aim of this work is to determine the influence of the drying temperature of pine biomass in the range of 60–140 °C on the compaction process. To determine whether this effect is compensated by the moisture, compaction was carried out on the material in a dry state and on the materials with moisture contents of 5% and 10% and for compacting pressures in the 130.8–457.8 MPa range. It was shown that drying temperature affects the specific density and mechanical durability of the pellets obtained from the raw material in the dry state, while an increase in the moisture content of the raw material neutralizes this effect.
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Ligaba-Osena A, DiMarco K, Richard TL, Hankoua B. The Maize Corngrass1 miRNA-Regulated Developmental Alterations Are Restored by a Bacterial ADP-Glucose Pyrophosphorylase in Transgenic Tobacco. Int J Genomics 2018; 2018:8581258. [PMID: 30356416 PMCID: PMC6178181 DOI: 10.1155/2018/8581258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2018] [Revised: 05/10/2018] [Accepted: 05/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Crop-based bioethanol has raised concerns about competition with food and feed supplies, and technologies for second- and third-generation biofuels are still under development. Alternative feedstocks could fill this gap if they can be converted to biofuels using current sugar- or starch-to-ethanol technologies. The aim of this study was to enhance carbohydrate accumulation in transgenic Nicotiana benthamiana by simultaneously expressing the maize Corngrass1 miRNA (Cg1) and E. coli ADP-glucose pyrophosphorylase (glgC), both of which have been reported to enhance carbohydrate accumulation in planta. Our findings revealed that expression of Cg1 alone increased shoot branching, delayed flowering, reduced flower organ size, and induced loss of fertility. These changes were fully restored by coexpressing Escherichia coli glgC. The transcript level of miRNA156 target SQUAMOSA promoter binding-like (SPL) transcription factors was suppressed severely in Cg1-expressing lines as compared to the wild type. Expression of glgC alone or in combination with Cg1 enhanced biomass yield and total sugar content per plant, suggesting the potential of these genes in improving economically important biofuel feedstocks. A possible mechanism of the Cg1 phenotype is discussed. However, a more detailed study including genome-wide transcriptome and metabolic analysis is needed to determine the underlying genetic elements and pathways regulating the observed developmental and metabolic changes.
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- Ayalew Ligaba-Osena
- College of Agriculture and Related Sciences, Delaware State University, 1200 N DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901, USA
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- 2217 Earth and Engineering Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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- Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 132 Land and Water Research Building, PA 16802, USA
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- College of Agriculture and Related Sciences, Delaware State University, 1200 N DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901, USA
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Rodrigues PR, Araújo MF, Rocha TL, Veloso RVS, Pantoja LA, Santos AS. Evaluation of buriti endocarp as lignocellulosic substrate for second generation ethanol production. PeerJ 2018; 6:e5275. [PMID: 30083442 PMCID: PMC6076983 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.5275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2018] [Accepted: 06/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The production of lignocellulosic ethanol is one of the most promising alternatives to fossil fuels; however, this technology still faces many challenges related to the viability of the lignocellulosic alcohol in the market. In this paper the endocarp of buriti fruit was assessed for ethanol production. The fruit endocarp was characterized physically and chemically. Acid and alkaline pre-treatments were optimized by surface response methodology for removal of hemicellulose and lignin from the biomass. Hemicellulose content was reduced by 88% after acid pretreatment. Alkaline pre-treatment reduced the lignin content in the recovered biomass from 11.8% to 4.2% and increased the concentration of the cellulosic fraction to 88.5%. The pre-treated biomass was saccharified by the action of cellulolytic enzymes and, under optimized conditions, was able to produce 110 g of glucose per L of hydrolyzate. Alcoholic fermentation of the enzymatic hydrolyzate performed by Saccharomyces cerevisiae resulted in a fermented medium with 4.3% ethanol and a yield of product per substrate (YP/S) of 0.33.
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- Plínio R. Rodrigues
- Institute of Science and Technology, Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys, Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Institute of Science and Technology, Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys, Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Institute of Science and Technology, Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys, Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biofuels, Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys, Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Institute of Science and Technology, Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys, Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys, Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Li W, Amos K, Li M, Pu Y, Debolt S, Ragauskas AJ, Shi J. Fractionation and characterization of lignin streams from unique high-lignin content endocarp feedstocks. BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS 2018; 11:304. [PMID: 30455733 PMCID: PMC6222996 DOI: 10.1186/s13068-018-1305-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2018] [Accepted: 10/27/2018] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lignin is a promising source of building blocks for upgrading to valuable aromatic chemicals and materials. Endocarp biomass represents a non-edible crop residue in an existing agricultural setting which cannot be used as animal feed nor soil amendment. With significantly higher lignin content and bulk energy density, endocarps have significant advantages to be converted into both biofuel and bioproducts as compared to other biomass resources. Deep eutectic solvent (DES) is highly effective in fractionating lignin from a variety of biomass feedstocks with high yield and purity while at lower cost comparing to certain ionic liquids. RESULTS In the present study, the structural and compositional features of peach and walnut endocarp cells were characterized. Compared to typical woody and herbaceous biomass, endocarp biomass exhibits significantly higher bulk density and hardness due to its high cellular density. The sugar yields of DES (1:2 choline chloride: lactic acid) pretreated peach pit (Prunus persica) and walnut shell (Juglans nigra) were determined and the impacts of DES pretreatment on the physical and chemical properties of extracted lignin were characterized. Enzymatic saccharification of DES pretreated walnut and peach endocarps gave high glucose yields (over 90%); meanwhile, compared with dilute acid and alkaline pretreatment, DES pretreatment led to significantly higher lignin removal (64.3% and 70.2% for walnut and peach endocarps, respectively). The molecular weights of the extracted lignin from DES pretreated endocarp biomass were significantly reduced. 1H-13C HSQC NMR results demonstrate that the native endocarp lignins were SGH type lignins with dominant G-unit (86.7% and 80.5% for walnut and peach endocarps lignins, respectively). DES pretreatment decreased the S and H-unit while led to an increase in condensed G-units, which may contribute to a higher thermal stability of the isolated lignin. Nearly all β-O-4' and a large portion of β-5' linkages were removed during DES pretreatment. CONCLUSIONS The high lignin content endocarps have unique cell wall characteristics when compared to the other lignocellulosic biomass feedstocks. DES pretreatment was highly effective in fractionating high lignin content endocarps to produce both sugar and lignin streams while the DES extracted lignins underwent significant changes in SGH ratio, interunit linkages, and molecular sizes.
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- Wenqi Li
- 1Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506 USA
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- 2Department of Horticulture, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506 USA
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- 3Joint Institute of Biological Science, Biosciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831 USA
- 4Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996 USA
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- 3Joint Institute of Biological Science, Biosciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831 USA
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- 2Department of Horticulture, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506 USA
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- 3Joint Institute of Biological Science, Biosciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831 USA
- 4Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996 USA
- 5Department of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries, Center for Renewable Carbon, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Knoxville, TN 37996 USA
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- 1Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506 USA
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Shamsul NS, Kamarudin SK, Rahman NA. Study on the physical and chemical composition of agro wastes for the production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2018; 247:821-828. [PMID: 30060418 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2017.09.140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2017] [Revised: 09/19/2017] [Accepted: 09/20/2017] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Treated sludge, goat manure, sugarcane bagasse, empty fruit bunches of oil palm (EFBP) and dry leaves are agro wastes that have high potential for use as feedstocks for the production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF). The focus of this study is to investigate the production of 5-HMF from agro wastes via co-hydrothermal (CHT) treatment and extraction. Present study include examine on agro waste's physical and chemical properties and also their thermal degradation behaviour. The analysis of the bio-oil products is conducted by FTIR and GC-MS. Co-hydrothermal experiments were conducted at a temperature of 300°C with an experimental time of 15min, followed by alcohol extraction. Highest carbon and hydrogen content are 45.94% and 6.49% (dry leaves) with maximum high heating value 18.39MJ/kg (dry leaves) and fix carbon value 6.60 (goat manure). Through CHT about 39% 5-HMF, 22.97% carboxylic acids, 0.97% of aromatic and 0.73% aldehyde obtained.
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- N S Shamsul
- Department of Chemical and Process, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Process, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemical and Process, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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Ligaba-Osena A, Hankoua B, DiMarco K, Pace R, Crocker M, McAtee J, Nagachar N, Tien M, Richard TL. Reducing biomass recalcitrance by heterologous expression of a bacterial peroxidase in tobacco (Nicotiana benthamiana). Sci Rep 2017; 7:17104. [PMID: 29213132 PMCID: PMC5719049 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-16909-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2017] [Accepted: 10/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Commercial scale production of biofuels from lignocellulosic feed stocks has been hampered by the resistance of plant cell walls to enzymatic conversion, primarily owing to lignin. This study investigated whether DypB, the lignin-degrading peroxidase from Rodococcus jostii, depolymerizes lignin and reduces recalcitrance in transgenic tobacco (Nicotiana benthamiana). The protein was targeted to the cytosol or the ER using ER-targeting and retention signal peptides. For each construct, five independent transgenic lines were characterized phenotypically and genotypically. Our findings reveal that expression of DypB in the cytosol and ER does not affect plant development. ER-targeting increased protein accumulation, and extracts from transgenic leaves showed higher activity on classic peroxidase substrates than the control. Intriguingly, in situ DypB activation and subsequent saccharification released nearly 200% more fermentable sugars from transgenic lines than controls, which were not explained by variation in initial structural and non-structural carbohydrates and lignin content. Pyrolysis-GC-MS analysis showed more reduction in the level of lignin associated pyrolysates in the transgenic lines than the control primarily when the enzyme is activated prior to pyrolysis, consistent with increased lignin degradation and improved saccharification. The findings reveal for the first time that accumulation and in situ activation of a peroxidase improves biomass digestibility.
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- Ayalew Ligaba-Osena
- College of Agriculture and Related Sciences, Delaware State University, 1200 N DuPont Highway, Dover, DE, 19901, USA
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- College of Agriculture and Related Sciences, Delaware State University, 1200 N DuPont Highway, Dover, DE, 19901, USA.
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- Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 111 Research Unit A, University Park, Pennsylvania, PA, 16802, USA
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- Center for Applied Energy Research, University of Kentucky, 2540 Research Park Drive, Lexington, KY, 40511, USA
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- Center for Applied Energy Research, University of Kentucky, 2540 Research Park Drive, Lexington, KY, 40511, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, 19716, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pennsylvania State University, 305 South Frear Laboratory, University Park, Pennsylvania, PA, 16802, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pennsylvania State University, 305 South Frear Laboratory, University Park, Pennsylvania, PA, 16802, USA
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- Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 111 Research Unit A, University Park, Pennsylvania, PA, 16802, USA
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Sakai K, Kojiya S, Kamijo J, Tanaka Y, Tanaka K, Maebayashi M, Oh JS, Ito M, Hori M, Shimizu M, Kato M. Oxygen-radical pretreatment promotes cellulose degradation by cellulolytic enzymes. BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS 2017; 10:290. [PMID: 29213329 PMCID: PMC5713004 DOI: 10.1186/s13068-017-0979-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2017] [Accepted: 11/26/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The efficiency of cellulolytic enzymes is important in industrial biorefinery processes, including biofuel production. Chemical methods, such as alkali pretreatment, have been extensively studied and demonstrated as effective for breaking recalcitrant lignocellulose structures. However, these methods have a detrimental effect on the environment. In addition, utilization of these chemicals requires alkali- or acid-resistant equipment and a neutralization step. RESULTS Here, a radical generator based on non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma technology was developed and tested to determine whether oxygen-radical pretreatment enhances cellulolytic activity. Our results showed that the viscosity of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) solutions was reduced in a time-dependent manner by oxygen-radical pretreatment using the radical generator. Compared with non-pretreated CMC, oxygen-radical pretreatment of CMC significantly increased the production of reducing sugars in culture supernatant containing various cellulases from Phanerochaete chrysosporium. The production of reducing sugar from oxygen-radical-pretreated CMC by commercially available cellobiohydrolases I and II was 1.7- and 1.6-fold higher, respectively, than those from non-pretreated and oxygen-gas-pretreated CMC. Moreover, the amount of reducing sugar from oxygen-radical-pretreated wheat straw was 1.8-fold larger than those from non-pretreated and oxygen-gas-pretreated wheat straw. CONCLUSIONS Oxygen-radical pretreatment of CMC and wheat straw enhanced the degradation of cellulose by reducing- and non-reducing-end cellulases in the supernatant of a culture of the white-rot fungus P. chrysosporium. These findings indicated that oxygen-radical pretreatment of plant biomass offers great promise for improvements in lignocellulose-deconstruction processes.
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- Kiyota Sakai
- Faculty of Agriculture, Meijo University, Nagoya, Aichi 468-8502 Japan
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Meijo University, Nagoya, Aichi 468-8502 Japan
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Meijo University, Nagoya, Aichi 468-8502 Japan
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Meijo University, Nagoya, Aichi 468-8502 Japan
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Meijo University, Nagoya, Aichi 468-8502 Japan
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Meijo University, Nagoya, Aichi 468-8502 Japan
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Meijo University, Nagoya, Aichi 468-8502 Japan
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- Institute of Innovation for Future Society, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Aichi 464-8603 Japan
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Meijo University, Nagoya, Aichi 468-8502 Japan
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Meijo University, Nagoya, Aichi 468-8502 Japan
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Asatryan R, Bennadji H, Bozzelli JW, Ruckenstein E, Khachatryan L. Molecular Products and Fundamentally Based Reaction Pathways in the Gas-Phase Pyrolysis of the Lignin Model Compound p-Coumaryl Alcohol. J Phys Chem A 2017; 121:3352-3371. [PMID: 28406634 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpca.7b01656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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The fractional pyrolysis of lignin model compound para-coumaryl alcohol (p-CMA) containing a propanoid side chain and a phenolic OH group was studied using the System for Thermal Diagnostic Studies at temperatures from 200 to 900 °C, in order to gain mechanistic insight into the role of large substituents in high-lignin feedstocks pyrolysis. Phenol and its simple derivatives p-cresol, ethyl-, propenyl-, and propyl-phenols were found to be the major products predominantly formed at low pyrolysis temperatures (<500 °C). A cryogenic trapping technique was employed combined with EPR spectroscopy to identify the open-shell intermediates registered at pyrolysis temperatures above 500 °C. These were characterized as radical mixtures primarily consisting of oxygen-linked conjugated radicals. A comprehensive potential energy surface analysis of p-CMA and p-CMA + H atom systems was performed using various DFT protocols to examine the possible role of concerted molecular eliminations and free-radical mechanisms in the formation of major products. Other significant unimolecular concerted reactions along with formation and decomposition of primary radicals are also described and evaluated. The calculations suggest that a set of the chemically activated secondary radical channels is relevant to the low temperature product formation under fractional pyrolysis conditions.
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- Rubik Asatryan
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York , Buffalo, New York 14226, United States
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Louisiana State University , Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology , Newark, New Jersey 07102, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York , Buffalo, New York 14226, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Louisiana State University , Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803, United States
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Zhang X, Zhang L, Zhang Q, Xu J, Liu W, Dong W. Comparative transcriptome profiling and morphology provide insights into endocarp cleaving of apricot cultivar (Prunus armeniaca L.). BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2017; 17:72. [PMID: 28399812 PMCID: PMC5387262 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-017-1023-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2016] [Accepted: 03/30/2017] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND A complete and hardened endocarp is a typical trait of drupe fruits. However, the 'Liehe' (LE) apricot cultivar has a thin, soft, cleavable endocarp that represents 60.39% and 63.76% of the thickness and lignin content, respectively, of the 'Jinxihong' (JG) apricot (with normal hardened-endocarp). To understand the molecular mechanisms behind the LE apricot phenotype, comparative transcriptomes of Prunus armeniaca L. were sequenced using Illumina HiSeq™ 2500. RESULTS In this study, we identified 63,170 unigenes including 15,469 genes >1000 bp and 25,356 genes with Gene Function annotation. Pathway enrichment and expression patterns were used to characterize differentially expression genes. The DEGs encoding key enzymes involved in phenylpropanoid biosynthesis were significantly down-regulated in LE apricot. For example, CAD gene expression levels, encoding cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase, were only 1.3%, 0.7%, 0.2% and 2.7% in LE apricot compared with JG cultivar at 15, 21, 30, 49 days after full bloom (DAFB). Furthermore, transcription factors regulating secondary wall and lignin biosynthesis were identified. Especially for SECONDARY WALL THICKENING PROMOTING FACTOR 1 (NST 1), its expression levels in LE apricot were merely 2.8% and 9.3% compared with JG cultivar at 15 and 21 DAFB, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Our comparative transcriptome analysis was used to understand the molecular mechanisms underlie the endocarp-cleaving phenotype in LE apricot. This new apricot genomic resource and the candidate genes provide a useful reference for further investigating the lignification during development of apricot endocarp. Transcription factors such as NST1 may regulate genes involved in phenylpropanoid pathway and affect development and lignification of the endocarp.
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- Xiao Zhang
- College of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866 China
- Liaoning Institute of Pomology, Yingkou, 115009 China
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- College of Forestry, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866 China
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- College of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866 China
- Liaoning Institute of Pomology, Yingkou, 115009 China
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- College of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866 China
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- Liaoning Institute of Pomology, Yingkou, 115009 China
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- College of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866 China
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Hu S, Wang C, Sanchez DL, Lipka AE, Liu P, Yin Y, Blanco M, Lübberstedt T. Gibberellins Promote Brassinosteroids Action and Both Increase Heterosis for Plant Height in Maize ( Zea mays L.). FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2017; 8:1039. [PMID: 28676808 PMCID: PMC5477294 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2017.01039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2017] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Brassinosteroids (BRs) and Gibberellins (GAs) are two classes of plant hormones affecting plant height (PHT). Thus, manipulation of BR and GA levels or signaling enables optimization of crop grain and biomass yields. We established backcross (BC) families, selected for increased PHT, in two elite maize inbred backgrounds. Various exotic accessions used in the germplasm enhancement in maize project served as donors. BC1-derived doubled haploid lines in the same two elite maize inbred backgrounds established without selection for plant height were included for comparison. We conducted genome-wide association studies to explore the genetic control of PHT by BR and GA. In addition, we used BR and GA inhibitors to compare the relationship between PHT, BR, and GA in inbred lines and heterozygotes from a physiological and biological perspective. A total of 73 genomic loci were discovered to be associated with PHT, with seven co-localized with GA, and two co-localized with BR candidate genes. PHT determined in field trials was significantly correlated with seedling stage BR and GA inhibitor responses. However, this observation was only true for maize heterozygotes, not for inbred lines. Path analysis results suggest that heterozygosity increases GA levels, which in turn promote BR levels. Thus, at least part of heterosis for PHT in maize can be explained by increased GA and BR levels, and seedling stage hormone inhibitor response is promising to predict heterosis for PHT.
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- Songlin Hu
- Department of Agronomy, Iowa State University, AmesIA, United States
- *Correspondence: Songlin Hu,
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- Department of Agronomy, Henan University of Science and TechnologyLuoyang, China
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- Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, ChampaignIL, United States
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- Department of Statistics, Iowa State University, AmesIA, United States
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- Department of Genetics, Development and Cell biology, Iowa State University, AmesIA, United States
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- Plant Introduction Research Unit, Department of Agronomy, United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service, Iowa State University, AmesIA, United States
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de Souza MM, de Sá SC, Zmozinski AV, Peres RS, Ferreira CA. Biomass as the Carbon Source in Intumescent Coatings for Steel Protection against Fire. Ind Eng Chem Res 2016. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.6b03537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Milena M. de Souza
- LAPOL/PPGE3M-Laboratório
de Materiais Poliméricos, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Avenida Bento Gonçalves 9500, 91501-970 Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- LAPOL/PPGE3M-Laboratório
de Materiais Poliméricos, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Avenida Bento Gonçalves 9500, 91501-970 Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- LAPOL/PPGE3M-Laboratório
de Materiais Poliméricos, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Avenida Bento Gonçalves 9500, 91501-970 Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- LAPOL/PPGE3M-Laboratório
de Materiais Poliméricos, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Avenida Bento Gonçalves 9500, 91501-970 Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- LAPOL/PPGE3M-Laboratório
de Materiais Poliméricos, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Avenida Bento Gonçalves 9500, 91501-970 Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Xu J, Tahmasebi A, Yu J. An experimental study on the formation of methoxyaromatics during pyrolysis of Eucalyptus pulverulenta: Yields and mechanisms. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2016; 218:743-750. [PMID: 27423035 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2016.07.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2016] [Revised: 07/05/2016] [Accepted: 07/06/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The production of bio-oil rich in methoxyaromatics during catalytic pyrolysis of Eucalyptus pulverulenta (EP) was studied using a fixed-bed reactor in the temperature range of 300-500°C and the bio-oil composition was analyzed by using a GC-MS. The results showed that the highest bio-oil yield of 38.45wt% was obtained at 400°C in the presence of Na2CO3, and the concentration of methoxyaromatics reached the maximum value of 63.4%(area) in the bio-oil. The major methoxyaromatics identified in bio-oil were guaiacol, syringol, 4-ethyl-2-methoxy phenol, and 1,2,4-trimethoxybenzene. The analysis of gaseous products indicated that CO2 was the major gas at low-temperatures and concentrations of H2 and CH4 increased with increasing pyrolysis temperature. Na2CO3 promoted the formation of methoxyaromatics, while NaOH seems to have enhanced the formation of phenolics. The mechanism of the formation of methoxyaromatics during pyrolysis of EP was proposed.
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- Jing Xu
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Coal and Coking Technology of Liaoning Province, School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan 114051, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Coal and Coking Technology of Liaoning Province, School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan 114051, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Coal and Coking Technology of Liaoning Province, School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan 114051, China; Chemical Engineering, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.
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Chen C, Zhu M, Li M, Fan Y, Sun RC. Epoxidation and etherification of alkaline lignin to prepare water-soluble derivatives and its performance in improvement of enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency. BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS 2016; 9:87. [PMID: 27087854 PMCID: PMC4832561 DOI: 10.1186/s13068-016-0499-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2016] [Accepted: 04/01/2016] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Due to the depletion of fossil resources and their environmental impact, woody biomass has received much attention as an alternative resource. Lignin, as the third most abundant biopolymer from biomass, is now considered as an excellent alternative feedstock for chemicals and materials. The conversion of lignin to the value-added products is a key process to achieve an integrated biorefinery of woody biomass. Among these value-added products, lignin-based derivatives with good surface activity can be applied to enhance the conversion of cellulose into fermentable sugars, which not only decrease the cost of bioethanol production, but also reduce the environmental pollution and green house effect resulting from the burning of fossil resources. RESULTS Water-soluble alkaline lignin was synthesized by the reaction between polyethylene glycols (PEG600 and PEG1000) and epoxy lignin. FT-IR and NMR analyses indicated that PEGs were successively introduced into epoxy alkaline lignin using potassium persulfate as a catalyst. Emulsification and surface activity tests indicated that the surface tension of the prepared lignin derivative solution was 43.30 mN/m at the critical micelle concentration (1.03 %). A stable emulsions layer was formed with hexanes and the emulsion particle diameter in the emulsion phase for all products was observed at 10-50 μm. The results of enzymatic hydrolysis indicated that the products derived from PEG1000-grafted lignin resulted in the highest increasing rate of 18.6 % of glucose yield during the enzymatic hydrolysis of hardwood bleached pulp. The results of fermentation experiments suggested that the product had no toxicity for fermentation micro-organisms. CONCLUSION Water-soluble alkaline lignin derivatives were prepared through epoxidation and etherification, which are promising feedstocks for detergents, emulsifier, and additive to enhance enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency and ethanol fermentation.
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- Changzhou Chen
- />Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083 China
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- />Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083 China
- />College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 China
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- />Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083 China
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- />Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083 China
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- />Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083 China
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Rai KM, Thu SW, Balasubramanian VK, Cobos CJ, Disasa T, Mendu V. Identification, Characterization, and Expression Analysis of Cell Wall Related Genes in Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench, a Food, Fodder, and Biofuel Crop. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2016; 7:1287. [PMID: 27630645 PMCID: PMC5006623 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2016.01287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2016] [Accepted: 08/11/2016] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Biomass based alternative fuels offer a solution to the world's ever-increasing energy demand. With the ability to produce high biomass in marginal lands with low inputs, sorghum has a great potential to meet second-generation biofuel needs. Despite the sorghum crop importance in biofuel and fodder industry, there is no comprehensive information available on the cell wall related genes and gene families (biosynthetic and modification). It is important to identify the cell wall related genes to understand the cell wall biosynthetic process as well as to facilitate biomass manipulation. Genome-wide analysis using gene family specific Hidden Markov Model of conserved domains identified 520 genes distributed among 20 gene families related to biosynthesis/modification of various cell wall polymers such as cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, and lignin. Chromosomal localization analysis of these genes revealed that about 65% of cell wall related genes were confined to four chromosomes (Chr. 1-4). Further, 56 tandem duplication events involving 169 genes were identified in these gene families which could be associated with expansion of genes within families in sorghum. Additionally, we also identified 137 Simple Sequence Repeats related to 112 genes and target sites for 10 miRNAs in some important families such as cellulose synthase, cellulose synthase-like, and laccases, etc. To gain further insight into potential functional roles, expression analysis of these gene families was performed using publically available data sets in various tissues and under abiotic stress conditions. Expression analysis showed tissue specificity as well as differential expression under abiotic stress conditions. Overall, our study provides a comprehensive information on cell wall related genes families in sorghum which offers a valuable resource to develop strategies for altering biomass composition by plant breeding and genetic engineering approaches.
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- Krishan M. Rai
- Department of Plant and Soil Science, Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX, USA
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- Department of Plant and Soil Science, Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX, USA
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- Department of Plant and Soil Science, Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX, USA
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- Department of Plant and Soil Science, Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX, USA
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- Department of Plant and Soil Science, Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX, USA
- National Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural ResearchAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Plant and Soil Science, Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX, USA
- *Correspondence: Venugopal Mendu
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Li C, Zhao X, Wang A, Huber GW, Zhang T. Catalytic Transformation of Lignin for the Production of Chemicals and Fuels. Chem Rev 2015; 115:11559-624. [PMID: 26479313 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.5b00155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1007] [Impact Index Per Article: 111.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Changzhi Li
- State Key Laborotary of Catalysis, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Dalian 116023, China
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- State Key Laborotary of Catalysis, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Dalian 116023, China
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- State Key Laborotary of Catalysis, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Dalian 116023, China
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- State Key Laborotary of Catalysis, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Dalian 116023, China.,Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison , Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
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- State Key Laborotary of Catalysis, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Dalian 116023, China
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Engineering Plant Biomass Lignin Content and Composition for Biofuels and Bioproducts. ENERGIES 2015. [DOI: 10.3390/en8087654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Dardick C, Callahan AM. Evolution of the fruit endocarp: molecular mechanisms underlying adaptations in seed protection and dispersal strategies. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2014; 5:284. [PMID: 25009543 PMCID: PMC4070412 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2014.00284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2014] [Accepted: 05/30/2014] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Plant evolution is largely driven by adaptations in seed protection and dispersal strategies that allow diversification into new niches. This is evident by the tremendous variation in flowering and fruiting structures present both across and within different plant lineages. Within a single plant family a staggering variety of fruit types can be found such as fleshy fruits including berries, pomes, and drupes and dry fruit structures like achenes, capsules, and follicles. What are the evolutionary mechanisms that enable such dramatic shifts to occur in a relatively short period of time? This remains a fundamental question of plant biology today. On the surface it seems that these extreme differences in form and function must be the consequence of very different developmental programs that require unique sets of genes. Yet as we begin to decipher the molecular and genetic basis underlying fruit form it is becoming apparent that simple genetic changes in key developmental regulatory genes can have profound anatomical effects. In this review, we discuss recent advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms of fruit endocarp tissue differentiation that have contributed to species diversification within three plant lineages.
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- Chris Dardick
- Appalachian Fruit Research Station, United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research ServiceKearneysville, WV, USA
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Pavlovič I, Knez Ž, Škerget M. Hydrothermal reactions of agricultural and food processing wastes in sub- and supercritical water: a review of fundamentals, mechanisms, and state of research. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2013; 61:8003-8025. [PMID: 23848589 DOI: 10.1021/jf401008a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Hydrothermal (HT) reactions of agricultural and food-processing waste have been proposed as an alternative to conventional waste treatment technologies due to allowing several improvements in terms of process performance and energy and economical advantages, especially due to their great ability to process high moisture content biomass waste without prior dewatering. Complex structures of wastes and unique properties of water at higher temperatures and pressures enable a variety of physical-chemical reactions and a wide spectra of products. This paper's aim is to give extensive information about the fundamentals and mechanisms of HT reactions and provide state of the research of agri-food waste HT conversion.
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- Irena Pavlovič
- Laboratory for Separation Processes and Product Design, Faculty for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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Almost one-quarter of the world's population has basic energy needs that are not being met. Efforts to increase renewable energy resources in developing countries where per capita energy availability is low are needed. Herein, we examine integrated dual use farming for sustained food security and agro-bioenergy development. Many nonedible crop residues are used for animal feed or reincorporated into the soil to maintain fertility. By contrast, drupe endocarp biomass represents a high-lignin feedstock that is a waste stream from food crops, such as coconut (Cocos nucifera) shell, which is nonedible, not of use for livestock feed, and not reintegrated into soil in an agricultural setting. Because of high-lignin content, endocarp biomass has optimal energy-to-weight returns, applicable to small-scale gasification for bioelectricity. Using spatial datasets for 12 principal drupe commodity groups that have notable endocarp byproduct, we examine both their potential energy contribution by decentralized gasification and relationship to regions of energy poverty. Globally, between 24 million and 31 million tons of drupe endocarp biomass is available per year, primarily driven by coconut production. Endocarp biomass used in small-scale decentralized gasification systems (15-40% efficiency) could contribute to the total energy requirement of several countries, the highest being Sri Lanka (8-30%) followed by Philippines (7-25%), Indonesia (4-13%), and India (1-3%). While representing a modest gain in global energy resources, mitigating energy poverty via decentralized renewable energy sources is proposed for rural communities in developing countries, where the greatest disparity between societal allowances exist.
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