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Methanotrophic catalysis offers a greener alternative for converting methane into methanol, a valuable chemical and fuel. This review explores recent advancements in bioprocesses using these microorganisms to overcome industrial limitations.

Keywords:

Bioconversion Bioprocess Metabolic engineering Methane Methane monooxygenase Methanol Methanotrophs

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Biotechnology
Catalysis
Environmental Science

Background:

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas and a valuable resource.
Current industrial methanol production from methane is energy-intensive and emits CO2.
Methanotrophic bacteria offer a sustainable alternative using Methane MonoOxygenase (MMO).

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent developments in bioprocesses for methanol production from methane.
To highlight methanotroph-based approaches as a greener alternative.
To discuss challenges and advancements in implementing these bioprocesses.

Main Methods:

Review of scientific literature on methanotrophic catalysis and bioprocesses.
Analysis of whole-cell methanotroph systems.
Evaluation of cell-free enzymatic processes and MMO heterologous expression.

Main Results:

Methanotrophic catalysis enables methane conversion to methanol under mild conditions.
Whole-cell, cell-free, and heterologous expression systems show promise.
Biological and process constraints currently hinder large-scale implementation.

Conclusions:

Bioprocesses utilizing methanotrophs are a promising route for sustainable methanol production.
Further research is needed to overcome challenges for industrial scale-up.
Advancements in enzyme engineering and bioprocess design are crucial.