Microalgal nanocellulose – opportunities for a circular bioeconomy

编号 020032104

推送时间 20211213

研究领域 林产化工 

年份 2021 

类型 期刊 

语种 英语

标题 Microalgal nanocellulose – opportunities for a circular bioeconomy

来源期刊 Trends in Plant Science

期 第321期

发表时间 20210615

关键词 microalgae;  nanocellulose;  cell wall;  industrial biotechnology; 

摘要 Over 3 billion years, photosynthetic algae have evolved complex uses for cellulose, the most abundant polymer worldwide. A major cell-wall component of lignocellulosic plants,?seaweeds,?microalgae, and bacteria, cellulose can be processed to nanocellulose, a promising nanomaterial with novel properties. The structural diversity of macro- and microalgal nanocelluloses opens opportunities to couple low-impact?biomass production?with novel, green-chemistry processing to yield valuable, sustainable nanomaterials for a multitude of applications ranging from novel wound dressings to organic solar cells. We review the origins of algal cellulose and the applications and uses of nanocellulose, and highlight the potential for microalgae as a nanocellulose source. Given the limited state of current knowledge, we identify research challenges and strategies to help to realise this potential.

服务人员 尚玮姣

服务院士 宋湛谦

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