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Gan P, Zhang K, Yang G, Li J, Zhao Y, Chen J. Catalytic Production and Upgrading of Furfural: A Platform Compound. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:11992. [PMID: 39596077 PMCID: PMC11593448 DOI: 10.3390/ijms252211992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2024] [Revised: 11/05/2024] [Accepted: 11/06/2024] [Indexed: 11/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Furfural is a renewable platform compound that can be derived from lignocellulosic biomass. The highly functionalized molecular structure of furfural enables us to prepare a variety of high value-added chemicals, which will help realize biomass high-value utilization, and alleviate energy and environmental problems. This paper reviews the research progress on furfural production and upgrading to C5 chemicals from the catalyst perspective. The emphasis is placed on summarizing and refining the catalytic mechanism and in-depth analysis of available data. Specifically, the reaction mechanism of furfural production and upgrading is summarized firstly from the perspective of reaction pathways and reaction kinetics. Then, the available data are further processed to evaluate the actual reaction efficiency of different catalytic systems from multiple dimensions. Finally, based on statistical analysis, the challenges and opportunities of furfural-based research are proposed.
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- Peng Gan
- Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control of Guangxi, College of Light Industrial and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Materials and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China; (G.Y.); (J.L.); (Y.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Materials and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China; (G.Y.); (J.L.); (Y.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Materials and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China; (G.Y.); (J.L.); (Y.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Materials and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China; (G.Y.); (J.L.); (Y.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control of Guangxi, College of Light Industrial and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China;
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Materials and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China; (G.Y.); (J.L.); (Y.Z.)
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Gao J, Ali MY, Kamaraj Y, Zhang Z, Weike L, Sethupathy S, Zhu D. A comprehensive review on biological funnel mechanism in lignin valorization: Pathways and enzyme dynamics. Microbiol Res 2024; 287:127835. [PMID: 39032264 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2024.127835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Lignin, a significant byproduct of the paper and pulp industry, is attracting interest due to its potential utilization in biomaterial-based sectors and biofuel production. Investigating biological methods for converting lignin into valuable products is crucial for effective utilization and has recently gained growing attention. Several microorganisms effectively decomposed low molecular weight lignins, transforming them into intermediate compounds via upper and lower metabolic pathways. This review focuses on assessing bacterial metabolic pathways involved in the breakdown of lignin into aromatic compounds and their subsequent utilization by different bacteria through various metabolic pathways. Understanding these pathways is essential for developing efficient synthetic metabolic systems to valorize lignin and obtain valuable industrial aromatic chemicals. The concept of "biological funneling," which involves examining key enzymes, their interactions, and the complex metabolic pathways associated with lignin conversion, is crucial in lignin valorization. By manipulating lignin metabolic pathways and utilizing biological routes, many aromatic compounds can be synthesized within cellular factories. Although there is insufficient evidence regarding the complete metabolism of polyaromatic hydrocarbons by particular microorganisms, understanding lignin-degrading enzymes, regulatory mechanisms, and interactions among various enzyme systems is essential for optimizing lignin valorization. This review highlights recent advancements in lignin valorization, bio-funneling, multi-omics, and analytical characterization approaches for aromatic utilization. It provides up-to-date information and insights into the latest research findings and technological innovations. The review offers valuable insights into the future potential of biological routes for lignin valorization.
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- Jiayue Gao
- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum University, Fayoum 63514, Egypt
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China.
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Xu Y, Zhu B, Ge H, Wang S, Li B, Xu H. Microwave-assisted extraction of cellulose and aromatic compounds from rose petals based on deep eutectic solvent. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 258:129058. [PMID: 38161008 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.129058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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High-value utilization of agricultural wastes such as rose petals promotes the development of the dual carbon economy. In this study, rose petals were pretreated by microwave-assisted deep eutectic solvent (DES). Choline chloride-ethylene glycol (ChCl-EG) was used as the basis for the addition of P-toluenesulfonic acid (TsOH) or Ferric chloride (FeCl3). Forming ternary DESs, as well as designing quaternary DESs with a synergistic effect. The effects of different types of multicomponent DES on treating anthocyanins, cellulose, and lignin in rose flowers were explored. The results showed that the highest anthocyanin extraction of 173.71 mg/g and the highest lignin removal of 40.80 % could be achieved after tetrad DES pretreatment when the molar ratio was ChCl:EG:TsOH:FeCl3 = 1:2:0.3:0.3. The interaction energy between anthocyanins and DES was calculated using density functional theory (DFT), and the maximum was -543.14 kcal/mol. This study demonstrated that DES pretreatment can provide novel insights for the utilization of roses in high-value.
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- Yang Xu
- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, PR China; Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao 266101, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, PR China; CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, PR China.
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