Biorefining lignocellulose into feed and food: the case of sugarcane and a technology outlook.

Abstract: This Perspective explores how new technologies can expand lignocellulose biorefineries to include coproducts for animal feed and microbial protein with potential applications in human food. Using the Brazilian sugarcane industry as a case study, the analysis highlights synergies from the s...

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Authors: CEDENO, F. R. P.; PETRIELLI, G. P.; MEDEIROS, S. R. de; BERNDT, A.; HERNANDES, T. A. D.; BONOMI, A.; DRIEMEIER, C.
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Status:Published version
Publication date:2025
Country:Brasil
Institution:EMBRAPA
Repository:Repositório Institucional da EMBRAPA (Repository Open Access to Scientific Information from EMBRAPA - Alice)
Language:English
OAI Identifier:oai:www.alice.cnptia.embrapa.br:doc/1181868
Online Access:http://www.alice.cnptia.embrapa.br/alice/handle/doc/1181868
https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1653367
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Lignocellulose
Bagasse
Sugarcane bagasse
Pretreatment
Biorefining
Feeds
Ethanol production
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author CEDENO, F. R. P.
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MEDEIROS, S. R. de
BERNDT, A.
HERNANDES, T. A. D.
BONOMI, A.
DRIEMEIER, C.
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CEDENO, F. R. P.
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MEDEIROS, S. R. de
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BONOMI, A.
DRIEMEIER, C.
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description Abstract: This Perspective explores how new technologies can expand lignocellulose biorefineries to include coproducts for animal feed and microbial protein with potential applications in human food. Using the Brazilian sugarcane industry as a case study, the analysis highlights synergies from the spatial coexistence of sugarcane and livestock, as well as economies of scale and product multiplicity in biorefineries. The technology outlook examines selected biomass pretreatments that can generate pretreated biomass with dual use: reactive intermediate for cellulosic ethanol production and ruminant nutrition. However, reliance on biorefined feed requires rebalancing ruminant diets and enhancing nutritional value. Emerging technologies for microbial protein production from biorefining streams are briefly contextualized, considering the potential addition in the diets of livestock and humans. In conclusion, research and development in this domain can unlock key opportunities to enhance the sustainability of bio-based value chains.
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spelling Biorefining lignocellulose into feed and food: the case of sugarcane and a technology outlook. CEDENO, F. R. P. PETRIELLI, G. P. MEDEIROS, S. R. de BERNDT, A. HERNANDES, T. A. D. BONOMI, A. DRIEMEIER, C. Lignocellulose Bagasse Sugarcane bagasse Pretreatment Biorefining Feeds Ethanol production Abstract: This Perspective explores how new technologies can expand lignocellulose biorefineries to include coproducts for animal feed and microbial protein with potential applications in human food. Using the Brazilian sugarcane industry as a case study, the analysis highlights synergies from the spatial coexistence of sugarcane and livestock, as well as economies of scale and product multiplicity in biorefineries. The technology outlook examines selected biomass pretreatments that can generate pretreated biomass with dual use: reactive intermediate for cellulosic ethanol production and ruminant nutrition. However, reliance on biorefined feed requires rebalancing ruminant diets and enhancing nutritional value. Emerging technologies for microbial protein production from biorefining streams are briefly contextualized, considering the potential addition in the diets of livestock and humans. In conclusion, research and development in this domain can unlock key opportunities to enhance the sustainability of bio-based value chains. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, v. 13, 1653367, 2025. 2296-4185 http://www.alice.cnptia.embrapa.br/alice/handle/doc/1181868 https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1653367
spellingShingle Biorefining lignocellulose into feed and food: the case of sugarcane and a technology outlook.
CEDENO, F. R. P.
Lignocellulose
Bagasse
Sugarcane bagasse
Pretreatment
Biorefining
Feeds
Ethanol production
status_str publishedVersion
title Biorefining lignocellulose into feed and food: the case of sugarcane and a technology outlook.
title_full Biorefining lignocellulose into feed and food: the case of sugarcane and a technology outlook.
title_fullStr Biorefining lignocellulose into feed and food: the case of sugarcane and a technology outlook.
title_full_unstemmed Biorefining lignocellulose into feed and food: the case of sugarcane and a technology outlook.
title_short Biorefining lignocellulose into feed and food: the case of sugarcane and a technology outlook.
title_sort Biorefining lignocellulose into feed and food: the case of sugarcane and a technology outlook.
topic Lignocellulose
Bagasse
Sugarcane bagasse
Pretreatment
Biorefining
Feeds
Ethanol production
topic_facet Lignocellulose
Bagasse
Sugarcane bagasse
Pretreatment
Biorefining
Feeds
Ethanol production
url http://www.alice.cnptia.embrapa.br/alice/handle/doc/1181868
https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1653367