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  • Microbial Engineering
  • Polymer Science

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  • Lignin, a complex biopolymer, is a potential feedstock for sustainable chemical production.
  • Previous research has primarily focused on the conversion of other lignin types, leaving catechyl lignin (C-lignin) bioconversion largely unexplored.
  • Understanding lignin structure-property relationships is crucial for optimizing bioconversion processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the bioconversion of homogeneous linear catechyl lignin (C-lignin) into polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) for the first time.
  • To analyze the impact of C-lignin molecular structure on microbial conversion efficiency.
  • To identify optimal C-lignin characteristics for enhanced PHA production.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized three types of C-lignins derived from vanilla, euphorbia, and candlenut seed coats (C1, C2, C3) with varying molecular structures.
  • Employed *Pseudomonas putida* KT2440 for the microbial fermentation and bioconversion of C-lignin.
  • Analyzed molecular weight distribution, etherification degree, and hydroxyl group content of C-lignins.
  • Quantified microbial cell growth (CFU/mL) and PHA concentration (mg/L).

Main Results:

  • Non-etherified catechol units in C1 and C2 lignins were effectively consumed by *P. putida* KT2440.
  • C2 lignin, possessing a lower weight-average molecular weight (26.7% less than C1), demonstrated superior bioconversion performance.
  • Maximum *P. putida* KT2440 cell density reached 9.3 × 10^7 CFU/mL in C2 medium, significantly higher than C1 and C3.
  • PHA concentration peaked at 137 mg/L in C2 medium, outperforming C1 and C3 by 41.2% and 149.1%, respectively.

Conclusions:

  • The presence of non-etherified catechol structures and a low molecular weight in C-lignin significantly benefit its microbial conversion.
  • *Pseudomonas putida* KT2440 efficiently bioconverts specific C-lignin structures into valuable polyhydroxyalkanoates.
  • Optimizing C-lignin feedstock characteristics is key to enhancing PHA production yields.