Research Keyword: Biomass conversion

Harnessing carbon potential of lignocellulosic biomass: advances in pretreatments, applications, and the transformative role of machine learning in biorefineries

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This comprehensive review examines how agricultural and forestry waste containing lignocellulose can be transformed into valuable products like biofuels, packaging materials, and medical supplies. The paper covers various treatment methods to break down the tough plant material structure and highlights how artificial intelligence can improve these processes. By utilizing this abundant waste resource efficiently, we can reduce environmental pollution, generate renewable energy, and create useful products while supporting a circular economy approach.

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Isolation and screening of wood-decaying fungi for lignocellulolytic enzyme production and bioremediation processes

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Researchers isolated wood-decaying fungi from forests in Latvia to identify species that produce powerful enzymes capable of breaking down complex plant materials. These enzymes have practical applications in cleaning contaminated water, treating textile industry waste, and converting plant biomass into useful products. The study found that certain environmental fungi, particularly Trametes pubescens, produced enzymes at levels exceeding those of commercially used strains, suggesting they could be valuable tools for environmental cleanup and industrial processes.

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PRMT5 promotes cellulase production by regulating the expression of cellulase gene eg2 through histone methylation in Ganoderma lucidum

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Scientists discovered that a protein called PRMT5 in Ganoderma lucidum mushroom plays a key role in producing cellulase enzymes that break down plant cellulose. By controlling a specific gene (eg2) through a process called histone methylation, PRMT5 increases cellulase production. This finding could help develop more efficient ways to convert agricultural waste like corn straw into useful sugars for biofuels and other industrial products.

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Assessing lignocellulosic biomass as a source of emergency foods

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After a major catastrophe that blocks sunlight and prevents crop growth, people could potentially survive by converting inedible plant material like leaves, grass, and wood into food. However, this biomass alone cannot provide all necessary nutrients—it has plenty of carbohydrates but lacks protein and fat. Combining biomass with edible insects and supplements could create a balanced diet to sustain families for extended periods.

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