Biotechnology Bulletin ›› 2021, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (10): 234-244.doi: 10.13560/j.cnki.biotech.bull.1985.2021-0116

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Progress in Ultrasound Intensification for Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Lignocellulose

HU Fang1,2(), DONG Xu1, SHI Chang-wei1, WU Xue-dong1   

  1. 1. College of Light Industry & Textile Engineering,Qiqihar University,Qiqihar 161006;
    2. Engineering Research Center of Flax Processing Technology Ministry of Education,Qiqihar 161006
  • Received:2021-01-28 Online:2021-10-26 Published:2021-11-12
  • Contact: HU Fang E-mail:fangh16@163.com

Abstract:

Ultrasonic treatment can intensify enzymatic hydrolysis process of lignocellulosic biomass,which is beneficial to improving the enzymatic hydrolysis rate and the production of fermentable sugar and bioethanol. This paper reviews enzymatic hydrolysis process of lignocellulose and factors limiting enzymatic hydrolysis,as well as the applications of ultrasound on pretreatment of enzyme-substrate systems,saccharification,simultaneous saccharification and fermentation,and cellulase production. Ultrasonic treatment enhances the bioconversion of lignocellulosic in many ways and provides obvious reinforcement effect on enzymatic reactions. The mechanisms of ultrasonic intensification on enzymatic hydrolysis were analyzed. Ultrasonic treatment improves the process of mass transfer and diffusion of heterogeneous system,increases the enzyme/substrate affinity,enhances the conversion of enzyme/substrate complex into product,changes the conformation of enzyme molecules flexibly to locate on the substrate easily,breaks enzymatic molecular aggregates,and makes the enzyme active sites easier to react. Moreover,it increases the accessibility of cellulose substrates. Ultrasonic waves alters the spatial structure of the enzyme protein,causing favorable conformation changes to the enzyme without destroying its structural integrity,so that the active sites of the enzyme can be more fully exposed and the enzyme activity can be improved. The paper discusses whether or not cellulase activity decreases by ultrasonic treatment,the important influence of ultrasonic reactor type and parameter setting on the research results,and the economic benefit evaluation of ultrasonic intensified enzymatic hydrolysis of lignocellulose. Finally the paper puts forward the further research direction in the aspects of the synergistic effect of ultrasonic enhancement and other enzymatic improvement measures,the in-depth study of mechanism and the comprehensive optimization of operation parameters.

Key words: lignocellulose, enzymatic hydrolysis, cellulase, ultrasound