Advances in lignocellulosic feedstocks for bioenergy and bioproducts

Abstract Lignocellulose, an abundant renewable resource, presents a promising alternative for sustainable energy and industrial applications. However, large-scale adoption of lignocellulosic feedstocks faces considerable obstacles, including scalability, bioprocessing efficiency, and resilience to c...

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Main Authors: Daniel B. Sulis, Nathalie Lavoine, Heike Sederoff, Xiao Jiang, Barbara M. Marques, Kai Lan, Carlos Cofre-Vega, Rodolphe Barrangou, Jack P. Wang
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-02-01
Series:Nature Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-56472-y
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description Abstract Lignocellulose, an abundant renewable resource, presents a promising alternative for sustainable energy and industrial applications. However, large-scale adoption of lignocellulosic feedstocks faces considerable obstacles, including scalability, bioprocessing efficiency, and resilience to climate change. This Review examines current efforts and future opportunities for leveraging lignocellulosic feedstocks in bio-based energy and products, with a focus on enhancing conversion efficiency and scalability. It also explores emerging biotechnologies such as CRISPR-based genome editing informed by machine learning, aimed at improving feedstock traits and reducing the environmental impact of fossil fuel dependence.
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spelling doaj-art-7458adce84a240589e037a38ada5aa642025-02-02T12:32:05ZengNature PortfolioNature Communications2041-17232025-02-0116111310.1038/s41467-025-56472-yAdvances in lignocellulosic feedstocks for bioenergy and bioproductsDaniel B. Sulis0Nathalie Lavoine1Heike Sederoff2Xiao Jiang3Barbara M. Marques4Kai Lan5Carlos Cofre-Vega6Rodolphe Barrangou7Jack P. Wang8TreeCoDepartment of Forest Biomaterials, North Carolina State UniversityDepartment of Plant and Microbial Biology, North Carolina State UniversityDepartment of Forest Biomaterials, North Carolina State UniversityTreeCoDepartment of Forest Biomaterials, North Carolina State UniversityTreeCoTreeCoTreeCoAbstract Lignocellulose, an abundant renewable resource, presents a promising alternative for sustainable energy and industrial applications. However, large-scale adoption of lignocellulosic feedstocks faces considerable obstacles, including scalability, bioprocessing efficiency, and resilience to climate change. This Review examines current efforts and future opportunities for leveraging lignocellulosic feedstocks in bio-based energy and products, with a focus on enhancing conversion efficiency and scalability. It also explores emerging biotechnologies such as CRISPR-based genome editing informed by machine learning, aimed at improving feedstock traits and reducing the environmental impact of fossil fuel dependence.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-56472-y
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title Advances in lignocellulosic feedstocks for bioenergy and bioproducts
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title_short Advances in lignocellulosic feedstocks for bioenergy and bioproducts
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