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Continuous enzymatic hydrolysis (CEH) offers a cost-effective method for biomass sugar production, reducing enzyme use by 50% and increasing yields. This advanced process optimizes conditions for efficient lignocellulosic biomass conversion.

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  • Biomass Conversion
  • Biorefining Technologies
  • Enzymatic Hydrolysis

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  • Second-generation (Gen2) biorefineries face cost and commercialization challenges in sugar, lignin, and ethanol production.
  • Existing hybrid simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF) approaches are limited by new enzyme formulations (e.g., lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases) and lack of continuous commercial-scale demonstration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate a continuous enzymatic hydrolysis (CEH) process for enhanced saccharification of pretreated lignocellulosic biomass.
  • To address limitations of traditional SSF, particularly concerning oxidative enzymes and process intensification.

Main Methods:

  • Bench-scale demonstration of CEH using deacetylated mechanically refined (DMR) biomass.
  • Application of diafiltration for continuous removal of product sugars and retention of solids/enzymes.
  • Optimization of reaction parameters including pH, temperature, oxygen tension, and mediator concentration.

Main Results:

  • Achieved equivalent endpoint conversions with approximately 50% lower enzyme loading compared to batch hydrolysis.
  • Increased glucose yields by ~15% and xylose yields by ~4% over batch hydrolysis.
  • Demonstrated precise control over reaction conditions and effective removal of end-product inhibitors.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced CEH is a transformational, process-intensified, and cost-effective method for producing clarified biomass sugars and lignin-rich streams.
  • Membrane filtration and optimized operating parameters overcome challenges in lignocellulosic biomass conversion.
  • CEH enables efficient production of valuable biomaterials, contributing to energy supply and security.