Biological pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass as a sustainable option for biofuel production

Biofuels derived from lignocellulosic material are renewable, sustainable, and ecologically friendly, presenting a significant alternative to fossil fuels. However, before saccharification, pretreatment is an important stage in arranging the lignocellulose layers. The biological treatment of lignoce...

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Main Authors: Naveen Kumar, Himanshu Saini, Neeraj K. Aggarwal, Nishu Jangra, Kavita Dhiman, Ishu Sangwan
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Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
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description Biofuels derived from lignocellulosic material are renewable, sustainable, and ecologically friendly, presenting a significant alternative to fossil fuels. However, before saccharification, pretreatment is an important stage in arranging the lignocellulose layers. The biological treatment of lignocellulose, utilizing microbes such as bacteria and fungi, is increasingly prevalent due to its financial and environmental benefits. Choosing the right microbial consortia with care is essential to effectively pretreating biomass. Our collection of exceptionally promising bacteria and/or fungi is capable of manufacturing a range of extracellular enzymes, such as lignases, cellulases, and hemicellulases. It can effectively treat lignocellulosic biomass biologically in order to produce biofuels. This review article offers an in-depth exploration of biological pretreatment strategies for lignocellulosic biomass, highlighting key mechanisms, innovative technologies, influencing factors, and the latest advancements shaping current research in the field.
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spelling doaj-art-0cd6eccefced40ef919d4599d0eaad062025-08-20T02:14:30ZengElsevierNext Sustainability2949-82362025-01-01510013310.1016/j.nxsust.2025.100133Biological pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass as a sustainable option for biofuel productionNaveen Kumar0Himanshu Saini1Neeraj K. Aggarwal2Nishu Jangra3Kavita Dhiman4Ishu Sangwan5School of Agriculture and Technology, Maya Devi University, Dehradun, India; Laboratory of Fermentation Technology, Department of Microbiology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana 136119, India; Corresponding author at: School of Agriculture and Technology, Maya Devi University, Dehradun, India.School of Agriculture and Technology, Maya Devi University, Dehradun, IndiaLaboratory of Fermentation Technology, Department of Microbiology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana 136119, IndiaLaboratory of Fermentation Technology, Department of Microbiology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana 136119, IndiaLaboratory of Fermentation Technology, Department of Microbiology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana 136119, IndiaLaboratory of Fermentation Technology, Department of Microbiology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana 136119, IndiaBiofuels derived from lignocellulosic material are renewable, sustainable, and ecologically friendly, presenting a significant alternative to fossil fuels. However, before saccharification, pretreatment is an important stage in arranging the lignocellulose layers. The biological treatment of lignocellulose, utilizing microbes such as bacteria and fungi, is increasingly prevalent due to its financial and environmental benefits. Choosing the right microbial consortia with care is essential to effectively pretreating biomass. Our collection of exceptionally promising bacteria and/or fungi is capable of manufacturing a range of extracellular enzymes, such as lignases, cellulases, and hemicellulases. It can effectively treat lignocellulosic biomass biologically in order to produce biofuels. This review article offers an in-depth exploration of biological pretreatment strategies for lignocellulosic biomass, highlighting key mechanisms, innovative technologies, influencing factors, and the latest advancements shaping current research in the field.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949823625000364Lignocellulosic biomassBiological pretreatmentBacteriaFungiBiofuel production
spellingShingle Naveen Kumar
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Biological pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass as a sustainable option for biofuel production
Next Sustainability
Lignocellulosic biomass
Biological pretreatment
Bacteria
Fungi
Biofuel production
title Biological pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass as a sustainable option for biofuel production
title_full Biological pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass as a sustainable option for biofuel production
title_fullStr Biological pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass as a sustainable option for biofuel production
title_full_unstemmed Biological pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass as a sustainable option for biofuel production
title_short Biological pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass as a sustainable option for biofuel production
title_sort biological pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass as a sustainable option for biofuel production
topic Lignocellulosic biomass
Biological pretreatment
Bacteria
Fungi
Biofuel production
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