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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

xploring lignin depolymerization by a bi-enzyme system containing aryl alcohol oxidase and lignin peroxidase in aqueous biocompatible ionic liquid

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Author(s):
Liu, Enshi [1] ; Segato, Fernando [2] ; Prade, Rolf A. [3] ; Wilkins, Mark R. [1, 4, 5]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Nebraska, Dept Biol Syst Engn, Lincoln, NE 68588 - USA
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Biotechnol, Lorena, SP - Brazil
[3] Oklahoma State Univ, Dept Microbiol & Mol Genet, Stillwater, OK 74078 - USA
[4] Univ Nebraska, Ind Agr Prod Ctr, Lincoln, NE - USA
[5] Univ Nebraska, Dept Food Sci & Technol, Lincoln, NE 68583 - USA
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: Bioresource Technology; v. 338, OCT 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 3
Abstract

Enzymatic depolymerization of lignin to produce low molecular weight products requires mild reaction conditions and exhibits higher selectivity compared to thermochemical lignin depolymerization. However, it remains challenging to depolymerize lignin enzymatically, partially due to the low solubility of lignin in aqueous phase. This study aimed to develop a novel approach to combine aqueous lignin extraction with enzymatic lignin depolymerization in biocompatible ionic liquids. A bi-enzyme system containing aryl alcohol oxidase (AAO) and lignin peroxidase (LiP) was developed to depolymerize lignin. Temperature and pH profiles for LiP and AAO were determined. Biocompatibilities of LiP and AAO in different deep eutectic solvents and ionic liquids were investigated. Aqueous cholinium glycinate was found to be an efficient and suitable solvent to solubilize lignin and serve as a biocompatible medium for enzymes to work. LiP and AAO together reduced lignin molecular weight in both solid and liquid phase after enzymatic lignin depolymerization. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/18714-2 - Enzymatic oxidation of sugarcane bagasse: discovery, characterization and new application of oxidative enzymes active in carbohydrates, applied to the enhancement of a fungal cell factory
Grantee:Fernando Segato
Support Opportunities: Program for Research on Bioenergy (BIOEN) - Young Investigators Grants
FAPESP's process: 17/50025-0 - Development of lignin active enzyme mixture to produce sugars from lignocellulosic biomass for production of fuels, chemicals and bio based materials
Grantee:Fernando Segato
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants