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A Reusable Biomimetic Magnetic Nanoenzyme for Cellulosic Biomass Degradation.
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BioEnergy Research . Jun2015, Vol. 8 Issue 2, p788-795. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Synthesis of reusable biomimetic enzymes was generated with the goal of cost-effective production of the enzyme for the application in bioconversion of lignocellulosic biomass. The current report describes the preparation and characterization of a biomimetic magnetic nanoenzyme (BMNE), functionalized with a carboxylic acid group that hydrolyzes β-1,4-glycosidic bonds with high catalytic efficiency. The nanometer scale of a BMNE allows it to structurally mimic the active sites of biomass-degrading enzymes. The BMNE functioned optimally at pH 3. The combination of BMNE with natural enzymes had a synergistic action on rice straw, increasing sugar release by 29.7 % and reducing hydrolysis time relative to the natural enzyme alone. The BMNE retained significant activity after five consecutive reaction cycles. [Figure not available: see fulltext.] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *BIONICS
*CARBOXYLIC acids
*LIGNOCELLULOSE
*LIGNINS
*ORGANIC acids
*HYDROLYSIS
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19391234
- Volume :
- 8
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- BioEnergy Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 102425839
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12155-014-9559-9