Abstract

Lignocellulose is the most abundant carbohydrate source in nature and represents an ideal renewable energy source. Thermostable enzymes that hydrolyze lignocellulose to its component sugars have significant advantages for improving the conversion rate of biomass over their mesophilic counterparts. We review here the recent literature on the development and use of thermostable enzymes for the depolymerization of lignocellulosic feedstocks for biofuel production. Furthermore, we discuss the protein structure, mechanisms of thermostability, and specific strategies that can be used to improve the thermal stability of lignocellulosic biocatalysts.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAdvances in Applied Microbiology
PublisherAcademic Press Inc.
Pages1-55
Number of pages55
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2010

Publication series

NameAdvances in Applied Microbiology
Volume70
ISSN (Print)0065-2164

Keywords

  • Biocatalyst
  • Biofuel
  • Glycoside hydrolase
  • Lignocellulose
  • Thermal stability

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

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