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Sustainable enzymatic approaches in a fungal lipid biorefinery based in sugarcane bagasse hydrolysate as carbon source

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Author(s):
Carvalho, Ana Karine F. [1] ; Bento, Heitor B. S. [1] ; Reis, Cristiano E. R. [1] ; De Castro, Heizir F. [1]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Lorena Univ Sao Paulo, Engn Sch, Estr Municipal Campinho S-N, BR-12602810 Lorena, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: Bioresource Technology; v. 276, p. 269-275, MAR 2019.
Web of Science Citations: 3
Abstract

Single cell oil (SCO) was produced from enzymatically hydrolysed sugarcane bagasse by Mucor circinelloides. The fungus was cultured in the hydrolysate medium rich in glucose and xylose being able to assimilate both sugars simultaneously, attaining satisfactory values of lipid accumulation (25 wt%). The main concepts addressed herein were the utilization of these lipids for the production of (i) ethyl esters of fuel grade, and (ii) concentrate of polyunsaturated fatty acids for nutraceutical applications. It was noticed that the fungal lipids also contained carotenoids and that the fungal biomass presented lipolytic activity. The concept of integrating an M. circinelloides-based biorefinery into the sugarcane energy matrix may, thus, present a relevant alternative for the production of high value-added products. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 16/10636-8 - From the cell factory to the Biodiesel-Bioethanol integrated biorefinery: a systems approach applied to complex problems in micro and macroscales
Grantee:Roberto de Campos Giordano
Support Opportunities: Program for Research on Bioenergy (BIOEN) - Thematic Grants