Fig. 1. Schematic representation of microbial upcycling of lignin-derived compounds into value-added chemicals. (IMAGE)

Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science

Fig. 1. Schematic representation of microbial upcycling of lignin-derived compounds into value-added chemicals.

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The lignin can be depolymerized through a variety of methods to produce heterogeneous mixtures consisting of various aromatic monomers, dimers, and oligomers. Some microorganisms can metabolize lignin-derived aromatic compounds by utilizing their powerful aromatic degradation pathways, resulting in various value-added products. Engineered microbes with heterologous enzymes can be used to functionalize lignin-derived aromatic compounds into other value-added chemicals.

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