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Precision fermentation for the production of biobased chemicals in the context of biorefineries
| Resumo: | The rapid growth of the global population, climate change, and the depletion of fossil fuels necessitate the development of a resource-efficient and sustainable economy. Advanced biorefineries, which convert biomass from agriculture, forestry, marine environments, and waste into a diverse range of products and bioenergy, offer a promising solution. These biorefineries are essential to the circular economy, as they close resource loops and maximize output valorization. Their development relies on an interdisciplinary approach, with Biotechnology playing a crucial role. This talk will explore the current impacts, challenges, and future prospects of Biotechnology, emphasizing precision fermentation and synthetic biology in the context of biorefinery. A case study on the bioproduction of resveratrol, a high-value antioxidant polyphenolic compound, will be presented. Traditionally extracted from plants or synthesized chemically through complex and unsustainable processes, resveratrol can be biosynthesized through precision fermentation, providing a sustainable and economical alternative within the context of biorefineries. |
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| Autores principais: | Domingues, Lucília |
| Assunto: | Precision fermentation Biorefinery Waste valorisation Biobased chemicals Resveratrol |
| Ano: | 2024 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | outro |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | Universidade do Minho |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho |
| Resumo: | The rapid growth of the global population, climate change, and the depletion of fossil fuels necessitate the development of a resource-efficient and sustainable economy. Advanced biorefineries, which convert biomass from agriculture, forestry, marine environments, and waste into a diverse range of products and bioenergy, offer a promising solution. These biorefineries are essential to the circular economy, as they close resource loops and maximize output valorization. Their development relies on an interdisciplinary approach, with Biotechnology playing a crucial role. This talk will explore the current impacts, challenges, and future prospects of Biotechnology, emphasizing precision fermentation and synthetic biology in the context of biorefinery. A case study on the bioproduction of resveratrol, a high-value antioxidant polyphenolic compound, will be presented. Traditionally extracted from plants or synthesized chemically through complex and unsustainable processes, resveratrol can be biosynthesized through precision fermentation, providing a sustainable and economical alternative within the context of biorefineries. |
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