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The Biomodified Lignin Platform: A Review.
Filippo Fabbri1, Sabrina Bischof1, Sebastian Mayr1
1Department of Agrobiotechnology, Institute of Environmental Biotechnology, IFA-Tulln, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Konrad Lorenz Strasse 20, 3430 Vienna, Austria.
Polymers
|April 13, 2023
Summary
Technical lignin, a byproduct of industry, can be transformed using enzymes into sustainable materials. These bio-based alternatives offer comparable performance to fossil-based products, reducing environmental impact.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology and Materials Science
- Focuses on sustainable alternatives to fossil-based materials.
Background:
- Growing reliance on fossil fuels increases greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
- Excessive raw material consumption necessitates sustainable resource exploration.
- Technical lignin, often underutilized, presents a promising bio-based feedstock.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in the enzymatic modification of technical lignin.
- To elucidate enzymatic reaction mechanisms and explore application possibilities.
- To highlight environmental assessments, opportunities, and challenges in lignin valorization.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of publications from the last 20 years.
- Focus on enzymatic modification using laccases, peroxidases, and lipases.
- Analysis of reaction mechanisms, material properties, and environmental impacts.
Main Results:
- Enzymatic modification yields functional lignin-based polymers, fillers, and coatings.
- Bio-modified lignins exhibit comparable durability and elasticity to fossil-based materials.
- Lignin-based materials offer biodegradability and potential for replacing environmentally harmful products.
Conclusions:
- Enzymatically modified technical lignin represents a viable, sustainable alternative to conventional materials.
- Further research and development can unlock the full potential of lignin valorization.
- Lignin-based products contribute to a circular economy and reduced environmental footprint.
