Sustainable biosynthetic pathways to value-added bioproducts from hydroxycinnamic acids

Author(s)

Tramontina, Robson ; Ciancaglini, Iara ; Roman, Ellen K. B. ; Chacon, Micaela G. ; Correa, Thamy L. R. ; Dixon, Neil ; Bugg, Timothy D. H. ; Squina, Fabio Marcio

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology; v. 107, n. 13, p. 21-pg., 2023-05-22.

Abstract

The biorefinery concept, in which biomass is utilized for the production of fuels and chemicals, emerges as an eco-friendly, cost-effective, and renewable alternative to petrochemical-based production. The hydroxycinnamic acid fraction of lignocellulosic biomass represents an untapped source of aromatic molecules that can be converted to numerous high-value products with industrial applications, including in the flavor and fragrance sector and pharmaceuticals. This review describes several biochemical pathways useful in the development of a biorefinery concept based on the biocatalytic conversion of the hydroxycinnamic acids ferulic, caffeic, and p-coumaric acid into high-value molecules. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 15/50590-4 - Lignin valorization in cellulosic ethanol plants: biocatalytic conversion via ferulic acid to high value chemicals
• Grantee: Fábio Márcio Squina
• Support Opportunities: Program for Research on Bioenergy (BIOEN) - Thematic Grants
• FAPESP's process: 21/04254-3 - Development of Biorefinery concepts via coumaric acid conversion into high-value compounds
• Grantee: Robson Tramontina
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral