Integrated enzymatic catalysis for biomass deconstruction: a partnership for a sustainable future

Abstract

Deconstruction of lignocellulosic biomass using enzymatic catalysis can offer several advantages as compared to chemical catalysis in terms of product selectivity, production cost and sustainability issues. This contribution aims to provide an account of current developments in the understanding of plant biomass microstructures and the impact of various enzymatic processes on cellulose decrystallization. Critical problems, including biomass recalcitrance, and operational factors, including potential solutions to improve their effectiveness as alternatives in future biorefineries, will be also discussed. Graphical Abstract Biochemical processes hold a significant potential in lignocellulosics deconstruction to valuable chemicals and fuels