Title:	Biorefining lignocellulose into feed and food: the case of sugarcane and a technology outlook.
Authors:	CEDENO, F. R. P. PETRIELLI, G. P. MEDEIROS, S. R. de BERNDT, A. HERNANDES, T. A. D. BONOMI, A. DRIEMEIER, C.
Affiliation:	FERNANDO ROBERTO PAZ CEDENO, CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA EM ENERGIA E MATERIAIS; GABRIEL PALMA PETRIELLI, CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA EM ENERGIA E MATERIAIS; SERGIO RAPOSO DE MEDEIROS, CPPSE; ALEXANDRE BERNDT, CPPSE; THAYSE APARECIDA DOURADO HERNANDES, UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE CAMPINAS; ANTONIO BONOMI, CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA EM ENERGIA E MATERIAIS; CARLOS DRIEMEIER, CENTRO NACIONAL DE PESQUISA EM ENERGIA E MATERIAIS.
Date Issued:	2025
Citation:	Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, v. 13, 1653367, 2025.
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.
NAL Thesaurus:	Lignocellulose Bagasse Sugarcane bagasse Pretreatment Biorefining Feeds Ethanol production
ISSN:	2296-4185
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1653367
Type of Material:	Artigo de periódico
Access:	openAccess
Appears in Collections:	Artigo em periódico indexado (CPPSE)