Recent developments in pretreatment technologies on lignocellulosic biomass: Effect of key parameters, technological improvements, and challenges

Shashi Kant Bhatia, Sujit Sadashiv Jagtap, Ashwini Ashok Bedekar, Ravi Kant Bhatia, Anil Kumar Patel, Deepak Pant, J. Rajesh Banu, Christopher V. Rao, Yun Gon Kim, Yung Hun Yang

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Abstract

Lignocellulosic biomass is an inexpensive renewable source that can be used to produce biofuels and bioproducts. The recalcitrance nature of biomass hampers polysaccharide accessibility for enzymes and microbes. Several pretreatment methods have been developed for the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into value-added products. However, these pretreatment methods also produce a wide range of secondary compounds, which are inhibitory to enzymes and microorganisms. The selection of an effective and efficient pretreatment method discussed in the review and its process optimization can significantly reduce the production of inhibitory compounds and may lead to enhanced production of fermentable sugars and biochemicals. Moreover, evolutionary and genetic engineering approaches are being used for the improvement of microbial tolerance towards inhibitors. Advancements in pretreatment and detoxification technologies may help to increase the productivity of lignocellulose-based biorefinery. In this review, we discuss the recent advancements in lignocellulosic biomass pretreatment technologies and strategies for the removal of inhibitors.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number122724
JournalBioresource Technology
Volume300
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2020

Keywords

  • Biomass
  • Biorefinery
  • Detoxification
  • Inhibition
  • Lignocellulose
  • Pretreatment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Waste Management and Disposal

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