Sustainable Horizons: Navigating Challenges in Butanol Production from Lignocellulosic By-Products
摘要
This chapter delves into unlocking the latent potential of lignocellulosic by-products, exploring the innovative production of butanol. These by-products are abundantly generated across various industries, making them a promising low-cost feedstock for the production of this sustainable biofuel. Despite the vast potential, the current process faces challenges, notably the relative cost of biomass pre-treatment through enzymes and physico-chemical methods, inhibition effects of the solvent, and the intrinsic nature of wild strains. Potential approaches to overcome these bottlenecks, involving technological advancements and process optimization for widespread adoption, will also be explored. These approaches include synthetic biology, nanotechnology, enzymology, and boosting techniques for butanol microbial enhancement, such as ultrasound and electrofermentation processes. Additionally, the chapter will address the future perspectives of this promising bioenergy avenue, emphasizing its contribution to environmental concerns by repurposing biomass waste and fostering a cleaner, greener future.