Production of Top 12 Biochemicals Selected by USDOE from Renewable Resources

Status and Innovation

1st Edition - October 13, 2021
Imprint: Elsevier
Editors: Anuj K. Chandel, Fernando Segato
Language: English
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Production of Top 12 Biochemicals Selected by USDOE from Renewable Resources: Status and Innovation covers all important technological aspects of the production of biochemicals from renewable feedstock. All the important technological aspects of biomass conversion for example biomass pretreatment, enzymatic hydrolysis for cellulosic sugars production followed by the fermentation into chemicals and downstream recovery of the products is reviewed. Recent technological advancements in suitable microorganism development, bioprocess engineering for biomass conversion for cellulosic sugars production and various fermentation strategies and downstream recovery of these top 12 products is presented. Each bio-chemical selected by US Department of Energy i.e. ethanol, xylitol/sorbitol, furans (5-HMF, 2,5-FDCA,), glycerol & its derivatives, hydrocarbons) isoprene, iso-butadienes and others), lactic acid, succinic acid, 3-hydroxy propionic acid, levulinic acid and biohydrogen/biogas is included in a single book chapter. In addition to the technical aspects of these 12 biochemicals, general technological challenges dealing with lignocellulose refining, perspectives and solutions are elaborated in the book. Also, life cycle analysis, techno-economic viability, and sustainability index of biofuels/biochemicals are comprehensively reviewed in the book.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Preface
1. Lignocellulose biorefinery: Technical challenges, perspectives on industrialization, and solutions
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Biomass collection and logistics and transportation to biorefinery gate
1.3 Industrially viable biomass pretreatment technologies
1.4 Cellulolytic enzymes production and biomass hydrolysis
1.5 Technological aspects in hexose and pentose sugars fermentation
1.6 Strain improvement for ethanologens
1.7 Technological improvements in biomass processing
1.8 Governing parameters for technoeconomics analysis
1.9 Industrial scenario
1.10 Conclusion
References
2. Algal biorefinery: Challenges and opportunities
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Biorefinery: An overview
2.3 Algae: A potential feedstock for biorefinery
2.4 Cultivation and harvesting of algal biomass
2.5 Value products from algal biorefinery
2.6 Green technologies for production of algal bioproducts
2.7 Algal biorefinery: Challenges and future perspective
2.8 Conclusion
References
3. Contributions of life cycle assessment on cellulosic ethanol production from harvest residues: environmental impacts and public policies in Brazil
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Harvest residues exploration
3.3 Integration of life cycle assessment and residue exploitation
3.4 Role of life cycle analysis in policy making: the case of residues
3.5 Final remarks
References
4. Biodiesel production in oil biorefinery and by-products utilization
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Biodiesel raw material
4.3 Biodiesel technological routes
4.4 Residues from biodiesel production
4.5 Life cycle analysis of biodiesel
4.6 Biodiesel use in low-carbon policies
4.7 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
5. System biology in lignocellulose and algae refineries
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 System biology approach
5.3 Algae-based biorefinery
5.4 Synthetic biology approach in algae technology
5.5 Sustainable chemicals from algae
5.6 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
6. Perspectives and role of lignocellulosic biorefinery in strengthening a circular economy
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Lignocellulosic biomass feedstock for the production of commercial bioproducts and their market trends
6.3 Pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass
6.4 Enzymatic hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass
6.5 Industrial applications of renewable fuels from lignocellulosic biomass
6.6 Industrial applications of renewable chemicals from lignocellulosic biomass
6.7 Conversion of cellulosic biomass into biofuel and biochemicals
6.8 Role of biorefinery in circular bioeconomy
6.9 Implications and future prospects of circular bioeconomy
6.10 Conclusion
References
7. Recent technical advancements in first, second and third generation ethanol production
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Ethanol production around the world
7.3 First-generation ethanol production
7.4 Second-generation ethanol production
7.5 Third-generation ethanol production
7.6 Conclusion
References
8. Xylitol and sorbitol: production routes, challenges and opportunities in biorefineries integration
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Xylitol production
8.3 Sorbitol production
8.4 Challenges to, and opportunities for, xylitol and sorbitol production in integrated biorefineries
8.5 Current market scenario and future trends
8.6 Conclusion
References
9. 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural as a chemical platform for a lignocellulosic biomass biorefinery
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural synthesis reactions
9.3 Acid catalyst for hydroxymethylfurfural production
9.4 Hydroxymethylfurfural applications
References
10. Glycerol and its derivatives (propanediol, glycerolcarbonate, epichlorohydrin): implicit role in bioeconomy
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Current scenario of biobased chemical market
10.3 Various insights of bioeconomics
10.4 Glycerol and its derivatives (propanediol, glycerolcarbonate, epichlorohydrin)
10.5 Propanediol
10.6 Glycerolcarbonate
10.7 Epichlorohydrin
10.8 Conclusion
References
11. Green lactic acid production using low-cost renewable sources and potential applications
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Steps in production of microbial lactic acid
11.3 Industrially used microorganisms for lactic acid production
11.4 Low-cost renewable resources for lactic acid production
11.5 Applications of lactic acid
11.6 Conclusion
References
12. Sustainable production of succinic acid and 3-hydroxypropionic acid from renewable feedstocks
Abstract
12.1 Valorization of lignocellulosic biomass in a biorefinery
12.2 General composition of feedstocks
12.3 Succinic acid
12.4 3-Hydroxypropionic acid
Acknowledgments
References
13. Levulinic acid: perspectives of its biobased production and most promising derivatives
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Physical and chemical properties of levulinic acid
13.3 Current market scenario
13.4 Production of levulinic acid from biomass
13.5 Levulinic acid derivatives of industrial interest
13.6 Final considerations
References
14. Production, commercial status, and role in the bioeconomy of biogas: opportunities and challenges of Latin America
Abstract
14.1 Anaerobic digestion: background and (bio)chemical fundamentals
14.2 Applications of anaerobic digestion
14.3 Low-cost and commercial-scale designs
14.4 Possibilities of integrating Bio-H2 within the Latin American energy matrix
14.5 Particularities of the Latin American region: opportunities and challenges
References
Index

Anuj K. Chandel

Dr. Anuj K. Chandel is a Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Engineering School of Lorena, University of São Paulo, Brazil. He has over 23 years of research experience working on process optimization and large-scale production of industrial enzymes and vaccine particles, biofuels, and membrane-based separation of fats, proteins, and viruses. He previously worked at the University of São Paulo, Brazil, the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, and the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USA. He has also worked Dalas Biotech Ltd, Bhiwadi, Rajasthan; Celestial Biolabs Ltd, Hyderabad, and Centro de Tecnologia Canaviera-Piracicaba, Brazil, on large-scale production of industrial enzymes and cellulosic ethanol, for about 7 years. Dr. Chandel has published 125 articles in peer-reviewed journals and 56 book chapters, has edited 15 books, and holds one Brazilian patent. His primary research interests is to develop sustainable processes for bioconversion of lignocellulosic biomass into renewable fuels and biochemicals by bridging the gap between research laboratories and industries.

Affiliations and expertise

Department of Biotechnology, Engineering School of Lorena (EEL), University of Sao Paulo (USP), Lorena, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Fernando Segato

Fernando Segato is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at the Engineering School of Lorena at the University of São Paulo, Brazil. He received his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Genetics of Microorganisms from the Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine at the University of São Paulo. Dr. Segato has worked as a post-doc at Oklahoma State University on developing designer of expression systems for hyper-protein production. He has also worked as a researcher for the Technical Research Center of Finland--VTT, in molecular biology area and was a visiting professor at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. His research focuses on prospection of hydrolytic and oxidative enzymes applied in lignocellulose depolymerization, exploration of thermophilic fungal genomes, and improvement of fungal cell factories to produce proteins of biotechnological interest. Dr. Segato has published 48 peer-reviewed papers in highly reputed journals and 4 book chapters. He has presented his work in more than 52 national and international conferences, and he has participated in competitions related to synthetic biology around the world.

Affiliations and expertise

Department of Biotechnology, Engineering School of Lorena (EEL), University of Sao Paulo (USP), Lorena, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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