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Biotechnology has provided a number of promising new avenues for the urgently needed fight against climate change and carbon emissions. Many are curious in laccases because of their potential role in achieving net zero carbon emissions; these enzymes are versatile and have unique catalytic properties. As a kind of multicopper oxidase, laccases oxidise a wide range of organic substrates with remarkable efficiency. Their versatility in catalysing the oxidation of aromatic pollutants and phenolic compounds makes them valuable in several industrial processes, such as bioremediation, biofuel production, and wastewater treatment. By facilitating the breakdown of recalcitrant pollutants and lignin-derived materials, laccases offer a sustainable alternative to conventional, energy-intensive methods, thus reducing overall carbon footprints. Moreover, the integration of laccase-based systems in bioconversion processes holds immense promise for achieving net zero carbon emissions. Through synergistic partnerships with microbial consortia or genetically engineered organisms, laccases can enhance the efficiency of biomass degradation and biofuel synthesis, thereby displacing fossil fuel dependency and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, laccase-mediated processes enable the valorization of lignocellulosic feedstocks, transforming waste streams into valuable bioproducts and bioenergy sources. In the context of sustainable agriculture and forestry practices, laccases play a pivotal role in promoting carbon sequestration and soil health. By facilitating the decomposition of lignin-rich residues and promoting humus formation, laccases contribute to the long-term storage of carbon in terrestrial ecosystems, mitigating the impacts of deforestation and land degradation. In addition, the use of laccase-mediated bioremediation techniques provides cost-efficient methods to restore polluted areas and reduce environmental pollution. This helps to improve the ability of ecosystems to recover and supports efforts to conserve biodiversity. Therefore, adopting laccase-based technology is a fundamental aspect of the worldwide shift towards a sustainable and low-carbon civilization.

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Role of Laccases to Achieve Net Zero Carbon Emissions

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    2025年

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  • Sadia Batool,
  • Waqas Haider,
  • Mazhar Abbas,
  • Iram Liaqat,
  • Aqsa Mumtaz,
  • Iram Saba,
  • Muhammad Farooq,
  • Sher Zaman Safi,
  • Syed Shatir A. Syed-Hassan,
  • Muhammad Arshad

摘要

Biotechnology has provided a number of promising new avenues for the urgently needed fight against climate change and carbon emissions. Many are curious in laccases because of their potential role in achieving net zero carbon emissions; these enzymes are versatile and have unique catalytic properties. As a kind of multicopper oxidase, laccases oxidise a wide range of organic substrates with remarkable efficiency. Their versatility in catalysing the oxidation of aromatic pollutants and phenolic compounds makes them valuable in several industrial processes, such as bioremediation, biofuel production, and wastewater treatment. By facilitating the breakdown of recalcitrant pollutants and lignin-derived materials, laccases offer a sustainable alternative to conventional, energy-intensive methods, thus reducing overall carbon footprints. Moreover, the integration of laccase-based systems in bioconversion processes holds immense promise for achieving net zero carbon emissions. Through synergistic partnerships with microbial consortia or genetically engineered organisms, laccases can enhance the efficiency of biomass degradation and biofuel synthesis, thereby displacing fossil fuel dependency and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, laccase-mediated processes enable the valorization of lignocellulosic feedstocks, transforming waste streams into valuable bioproducts and bioenergy sources. In the context of sustainable agriculture and forestry practices, laccases play a pivotal role in promoting carbon sequestration and soil health. By facilitating the decomposition of lignin-rich residues and promoting humus formation, laccases contribute to the long-term storage of carbon in terrestrial ecosystems, mitigating the impacts of deforestation and land degradation. In addition, the use of laccase-mediated bioremediation techniques provides cost-efficient methods to restore polluted areas and reduce environmental pollution. This helps to improve the ability of ecosystems to recover and supports efforts to conserve biodiversity. Therefore, adopting laccase-based technology is a fundamental aspect of the worldwide shift towards a sustainable and low-carbon civilization.