Single Step Organosolv Oxidative Pretreatment of Lignocelullosic Biomass Towards Enzymatic and Chemical Valorisation to High Added Value Chemicals and Food Additives
Can non edible biomass be transformed both to chemicals/fuels and to high value nutraceauticals? We believe that a combinatory use of chemical and biochemical conversion technologies working in tandem rather than competitively is the key to achieving the full potential of the biorefinery concept. Check out our latest work published in bioresource technology:
The food vs fuels dilemma is no more. Our team has gone a step further; in this work we transform non edible lignocellulosic biomass into high added value food supplements.
Bioresource Technology - Omega-3 fatty acids
Highlights
• Heterotrophic microalga C. cohnii utilizes biomass-derived sugars to produce DHAIn our latest work on biorefineries we revisit the organosolv pretreatment and add a twist to it. Our novel pretreatment technology – OxiOrganosolv – employs O2 gas in place of mineral acids and bases commonly used as homogeneous catalysts. Using different organic solvents we were able to effectively pretreat not just hardwood but softwood as well, a task in which organosolv pretreatment typically fails.
Efficient lactic acid production through conversion of organosolv pretreated lignocellulosic biomass by Lactic Acid Bacteria
Utilization of lignocellulosic biomass for the production of omega-3 fatty acids by the marine microalgae Crypthecodinium cohnii
Mild oxidative organosolv pretreatment of lignocelullosic biomass residues for high added value chemicals and food additives via fermentation processes
Lactic acid production via High Gravity Enzymatic Hydrolysis and Fermentation by Lactic Acid Bacteria