Laccase as a tool in building advanced lignin-based materials
Autor: | Agustin, Melissa, Morais de Carvalho, Danila, Lahtinen, Maarit, Hilden, Kristiina, Lundell, Taina, Mikkonen, Kirsi S. |
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Přispěvatelé: | Department of Food and Nutrition, Food Materials Science Research Group, Fungal Genetics and Biotechnology, Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS), Department of Microbiology, Fungal Co-life, Omics and Ecophysiology Research Group |
Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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116 Chemical sciences technology industry and agriculture food and beverages lignin macromolecular substances complex mixtures OXIDATIVE POLYMERIZATION enzyme catalysis grafting laccase TECHNICAL LIGNINS KRAFT LIGNIN MOLECULAR-WEIGHT MODEL-COMPOUND polymerization MILLED WOOD LIGNIN CHEMICAL-REACTIVITY ENZYMATIC MODIFICATION FUNGAL LACCASES ORGANOSOLV LIGNIN |
Popis: | Lignin is an abundant natural feedstock that offers great potential as a renewable substitute for fossil-based resources. Its polyaromatic structure and unique properties have attracted significant research efforts. The advantages of an enzymatic over chemical or thermal approach to construct or deconstruct lignins are that it operates in mild conditions, requires less energy, and usually uses non-toxic chemicals. Laccase is a widely investigated oxidative enzyme that can catalyze the polymerization and depolymerization of lignin. Its dual nature causes a challenge in controlling the overall direction of lignin-laccase catalysis. In this Review, the factors that affect laccase-catalyzed lignin polymerization were summarized, evaluated, and compared to identify key features that favor lignin polymerization. In addition, a critical assessment of the conditions that enable production of novel lignin hybrids via laccase-catalyzed grafting was presented. To assess the industrial relevance of laccase-assisted lignin valorization, patented applications were surveyed and industrial challenges and opportunities were analyzed. Finally, our perspective in realizing the full potential of laccase in building lignin-based materials for advanced applications was deduced from analysis of the limitations governing laccase-assisted lignin polymerization and grafting. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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