Biotechnology Bulletin ›› 2023, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (6): 73-87.doi: 10.13560/j.cnki.biotech.bull.1985.2022-1240

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Research Progress in Thermophilic Microorganisms for Cellulose Degradation

ZHANG Jing1,2,3(), ZHANG Hao-rui4,5, CAO Yun1,2,3, HUANG Hong-ying1,2,3(), QU Ping1,2,3, ZHANG Zhi-ping4,5()   

  1. 1. Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014
    2. Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment in Downstream of Yangtze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanjing 210014
    3. Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing 210095
    4. College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002
    5. Key Laboratory of New Materials and Facilities for Rural Renewable Energy, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Zhengzhou 450002
  • Received:2022-10-09 Online:2023-06-26 Published:2023-07-07
  • Contact: HUANG Hong-ying, ZHANG Zhi-ping E-mail:zhangjing@jaas.ac.cn;sfmicrolab@163.com;zhangzhipingHAU@henau.edu.cn

Abstract:

Cellulosic biomass is a geographically abundant renewable resource, showing enormous potential to contribute to alleviate the escalating energy and environmental problems. Cellulase is the key to bioconversion of cellulose, and its catalytic effect determines the commercial potential of using cellulose for bioenergy production. In view of the fact that it is difficult for conventional mesophilic enzymes are to adapt to harsh conditions of industrial processing, cellulase from thermophilic microorganisms has attracted the attention of researchers. In this paper, recent progress in thermophilic cellulolytic microorganisms, cellulase types and cellulose degradation strategies was reviewed. Further, the role and application status of thermophilic cellulase in industrial production were discussed. Finally, the technical bottleneck and research emphases of large-scale application of thermophilic cellulose were presented, and the commercial prospect of thermophilic cellulose was prospected.

Key words: thermophilic microorganism, cellulase, degradation paradigm