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  • Microbial Cell Disruption
  • Industrial Mycology

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  • Fungal cell disruption is essential for extracting high-value intracellular products like lipids, proteins, and pigments.
  • Fungal cell walls present significant barriers, making lysis more complex than for bacterial or algal cells.
  • Effective disruption strategies must consider fungal species, cell characteristics, and downstream needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review mechanical and non-mechanical methods for fungal cell disruption.
  • To emphasize engineering and process factors influencing disruption efficiency and scalability.
  • To guide researchers and engineers in optimizing fungal bioproduct extraction for economic and environmental viability.

Main Methods:

  • Exploration of diverse mechanical cell disruption techniques (e.g., homogenization, bead milling).
  • Review of non-mechanical methods (e.g., enzymatic lysis, chemical treatment).
  • Comparative analysis of methods based on efficiency, scalability, cost, and environmental impact.

Main Results:

  • No single method is universally optimal; selection depends on specific fungal strains and applications.
  • Engineering parameters significantly impact disruption outcomes and process economics.
  • Emerging hybrid approaches and pre-treatment strategies offer enhanced efficiency and sustainability.

Conclusions:

  • Optimizing fungal cell disruption is key to advancing sustainable fungal-based biomanufacturing.
  • Integrating greener technologies and circular bioeconomy principles is crucial for future bioprocess development.
  • This review provides a framework for informed decision-making in fungal bioproduct extraction.