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  • Biorefinery and Lignin Valorization
  • Biochemical Engineering

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  • Lignin valorization faces challenges due to its complex structure, recalcitrance, and poor solubility.
  • Existing lignin depolymerization methods using oxidative enzymes are often limited by ambient pH conditions, where lignin solubility is low.
  • Controlled lignin fragmentation is key to utilizing it in higher-value products like binders and coatings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize an engineered alkaline lignin oxidase, MetZyme® LIGNO™, for lignin depolymerization.
  • To evaluate the enzyme's performance on industrial bulk lignin under alkaline conditions.
  • To demonstrate the potential of enzyme-based lignin fragmentation for biorefinery applications.

Main Methods:

  • Characterization of MetZyme® LIGNO™ activity at high pH (10-11) and elevated temperatures.
  • Treatment of industrial bulk lignin with the enzyme.
  • Analysis of lignin modification using size exclusion chromatography, UV spectroscopy, and dynamic light scattering.

Main Results:

  • MetZyme® LIGNO™ effectively decreased the molecular weight of lignin under highly alkaline conditions.
  • Enzyme treatment significantly increased lignin solubility in water and altered its dispersion properties.
  • Organic solvent-free lignin fragmentation enabled the application of membrane separation technologies for product fractionation.

Conclusions:

  • Engineered alkaline lignin oxidase offers a viable solution for lignin depolymerization and valorization.
  • The enzyme's ability to function under harsh alkaline conditions overcomes solubility limitations of traditional methods.
  • Enzyme-based lignin fragmentation opens new avenues for economically viable biorefinery operations and product development.