Significantly enhanced bioconversion of high titer biomass-derived furfural to furfuryl alcohol by robust endogenous aldehyde reductase in a sustainable way
Junhua Di, Xiaolong Liao, Qi Li, Yu-Cai He, Cuiluan Ma
Abstract
This study developed an effective and sustainable process for the production of furfuryl alcohol from biomass in a tandem reaction with a biochar-based heterogeneous chemocatalyst and a robust reductase biocatalyst using an aqueous system.
Topics & Concepts
FurfuralFurfuryl alcoholBiocharChemistryBioconversionBiomass (ecology)AldehydeBiocatalysisReductaseAqueous solutionOrganic chemistryBiofuelPulp and paper industryEnzymeBiotechnologyPyrolysisCatalysisReaction mechanismBiologyAgronomyFermentationEngineeringCatalysis for Biomass ConversionBiofuel production and bioconversionEnzyme Catalysis and Immobilization