Systems biology-guided biodesign of consolidated lignin conversion

2016164 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

Authors

Lu Lin · Institute of Oceanology

Yanbing Cheng · Mitchell Institute

Yunqiao Pu · Oak Ridge Associated Universities

Su Sun · College Station Medical Center

Xiao Li · Texas A&M University System

Mingjie Jin · Michigan State University

Elizabeth A. Pierson ·

Abstract

Lignin is the second most abundant biopolymer on the earth, yet its utilization for fungible products is complicated by its recalcitrant nature and remains a major challenge for sustainable lignocellulosic biorefineries.

Topics & Keywords

Biofuel production and bioconversion Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction Lignin and Wood Chemistry

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Responsible consumption and production

Publication Details

Published in: Green Chemistry

Volume 18, Issue 20, pp. 5536-5547

DOI: 10.1039/c6gc01131d

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