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| Author(s): |
Cedeno, Fernando Roberto Paz
;
Petrielli, Gabriel P.
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Medeiros, Sergio R. de
;
Berndt, Alexandre
;
Hernandes, Thayse A. D.
;
Bonomi, Antonio
;
Driemeier, Carlos
Total Authors: 7
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY; v. 13, p. 9-pg., 2025-08-14. |
| Abstract | |
This Perspective explores how new technologies can expand lignocellulose biorefineries to include coproducts for animal feed and microbial protein with potential applications in human food. Using the Brazilian sugarcane industry as a case study, the analysis highlights synergies from the spatial coexistence of sugarcane and livestock, as well as economies of scale and product multiplicity in biorefineries. The technology outlook examines selected biomass pretreatments that can generate pretreated biomass with dual use: reactive intermediate for cellulosic ethanol production and ruminant nutrition. However, reliance on biorefined feed requires rebalancing ruminant diets and enhancing nutritional value. Emerging technologies for microbial protein production from biorefining streams are briefly contextualized, considering the potential addition in the diets of livestock and humans. In conclusion, research and development in this domain can unlock key opportunities to enhance the sustainability of bio-based value chains. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 21/10566-8 - Integrated production of animal feed and cellulosic ethanol by steam explosion and alkaline deacetylation pathways |
| Grantee: | Fernando Roberto Paz Cedeno |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral |
| FAPESP's process: | 17/11523-5 - Sugarcane - livestock integration: modeling and optimization |
| Grantee: | Antonio Maria Francisco Luiz Jose Bonomi |
| Support Opportunities: | Program for Research on Bioenergy (BIOEN) - Thematic Grants |
| FAPESP's process: | 22/08638-3 - Advancing the deacetylation and mechanical refining pathway for the biochemical conversion of sugarcane bagasse |
| Grantee: | Fernando Roberto Paz Cedeno |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Post-doctor |
| FAPESP's process: | 14/50884-5 - INCT 2014: National Institute of Science and Technology of Bioethanol |
| Grantee: | Marcos Silveira Buckeridge |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Projects - Thematic Grants |