Thermophilic Hemicellulases Secreted by Microbial Consortia Selected from an Anaerobic Digester.

ABSTRACT: The rise of agro-industrial activities over recent decades has exponentially increased lignocellulose biomasses (LCB) production. LCB serves as a cost-effective source for fermentable sugars and other renewable chemicals. This study explores the use of microbial consortia, particularly thermophilic consortia, for LCB deconstruction. Thermophiles produce stable enzymes that retain activity under industrial conditions, presenting a promising approach for LCB conversion. This research focused on two microbial consortia (i.e., microbiomes) that were analyzed for enzyme production using a cheap medium, i.e., a mixture of spent mushroom substrate (SMS) and digestate. The secreted xylanolytic enzymes were characterized in terms of temperature and pH optima, thermal stability, and hydrolysis produ

SUBMITTER: Bombardi L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11432564 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature