Lignin valorization through microbial production of polyhydroxyalkanoates: recent trends, challenges and opportunities
Zhe Liang, Sivasamy Sethupathy, Dang Wenqian, Hu Jinhao, Daochen Zhu
Abstract
This review explores recent advances in lignin depolymerisation and its conversion into polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) via microbial biotransformation. It evaluates the opportunities and challenges in enhancing sustainable PHA production from lignin.
Topics & Concepts
PolyhydroxyalkanoatesLigninProduction (economics)ChemistryBiochemical engineeringNanotechnologyMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryBacteriaBiologyEngineeringEconomicsMacroeconomicsGeneticsbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesLignin and Wood ChemistryBiofuel production and bioconversion