Biorefining lignocellulose into feed and food: the case of sugarcane and a technology outlook
This Perspective explores how new technologies can expand lignocellulose biorefineries to include coproducts for animal feed and microbial protein with potential applications in human food. Using the Brazilian sugarcane industry as a case study, the analysis highlights synergies from the spatial coe...
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| author | Fernando Roberto Paz Cedeno Gabriel P. Petrielli Sergio R. de Medeiros Alexandre Berndt Thayse A. D. Hernandes Thayse A. D. Hernandes Antonio Bonomi Carlos Driemeier |
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| description | This Perspective explores how new technologies can expand lignocellulose biorefineries to include coproducts for animal feed and microbial protein with potential applications in human food. Using the Brazilian sugarcane industry as a case study, the analysis highlights synergies from the spatial coexistence of sugarcane and livestock, as well as economies of scale and product multiplicity in biorefineries. The technology outlook examines selected biomass pretreatments that can generate pretreated biomass with dual use: reactive intermediate for cellulosic ethanol production and ruminant nutrition. However, reliance on biorefined feed requires rebalancing ruminant diets and enhancing nutritional value. Emerging technologies for microbial protein production from biorefining streams are briefly contextualized, considering the potential addition in the diets of livestock and humans. In conclusion, research and development in this domain can unlock key opportunities to enhance the sustainability of bio-based value chains. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ee620e4ebb6a457fa68996c667b94fe02025-08-20T04:01:00ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology2296-41852025-08-011310.3389/fbioe.2025.16533671653367Biorefining lignocellulose into feed and food: the case of sugarcane and a technology outlookFernando Roberto Paz Cedeno0Gabriel P. Petrielli1Sergio R. de Medeiros2Alexandre Berndt3Thayse A. D. Hernandes4Thayse A. D. Hernandes5Antonio Bonomi6Carlos Driemeier7Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, BrazilBrazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, BrazilEmbrapa Pecuária Sudeste, São Carlos, BrazilEmbrapa Pecuária Sudeste, São Carlos, BrazilBrazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, BrazilSchool of Mechanical Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas, BrazilBrazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, BrazilBrazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, BrazilThis Perspective explores how new technologies can expand lignocellulose biorefineries to include coproducts for animal feed and microbial protein with potential applications in human food. Using the Brazilian sugarcane industry as a case study, the analysis highlights synergies from the spatial coexistence of sugarcane and livestock, as well as economies of scale and product multiplicity in biorefineries. The technology outlook examines selected biomass pretreatments that can generate pretreated biomass with dual use: reactive intermediate for cellulosic ethanol production and ruminant nutrition. However, reliance on biorefined feed requires rebalancing ruminant diets and enhancing nutritional value. Emerging technologies for microbial protein production from biorefining streams are briefly contextualized, considering the potential addition in the diets of livestock and humans. In conclusion, research and development in this domain can unlock key opportunities to enhance the sustainability of bio-based value chains.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1653367/fulllignocellulosebagassepretreatmentbiorefineryfeedprotein |
| spellingShingle | Fernando Roberto Paz Cedeno Gabriel P. Petrielli Sergio R. de Medeiros Alexandre Berndt Thayse A. D. Hernandes Thayse A. D. Hernandes Antonio Bonomi Carlos Driemeier Biorefining lignocellulose into feed and food: the case of sugarcane and a technology outlook Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology lignocellulose bagasse pretreatment biorefinery feed protein |
| title | Biorefining lignocellulose into feed and food: the case of sugarcane and a technology outlook |
| title_full | Biorefining lignocellulose into feed and food: the case of sugarcane and a technology outlook |
| title_fullStr | Biorefining lignocellulose into feed and food: the case of sugarcane and a technology outlook |
| title_full_unstemmed | Biorefining lignocellulose into feed and food: the case of sugarcane and a technology outlook |
| title_short | Biorefining lignocellulose into feed and food: the case of sugarcane and a technology outlook |
| title_sort | biorefining lignocellulose into feed and food the case of sugarcane and a technology outlook |
| topic | lignocellulose bagasse pretreatment biorefinery feed protein |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1653367/full |
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