Bioprospecting Microbial Diversity for Lignin Valorization: Dry and Wet Screening Methods.

ABSTRACT: Lignin is an abundant cell wall component, and it has been used mainly for generating steam and electricity. Nevertheless, lignin valorization, i.e. the conversion of lignin into high value-added fuels, chemicals, or materials, is crucial for the full implementation of cost-effective lignocellulosic biorefineries. From this perspective, rapid screening methods are crucial for time- and resource-efficient development of novel microbial strains and enzymes with applications in the lignin biorefinery. The present review gives an overview of recent developments and applications of a vast arsenal of activity and sequence-based methodologies for uncovering novel microbial strains with ligninolytic potential, novel enzymes for lignin depolymerization and for unraveling the main metabolic routes d

SUBMITTER: Goncalves CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7295907 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature