Lignin is one of the most abundant natural polymers and is affordable, has high carbon
content and abundant active functional groups. At present, lignin-derived carbon is …

Biocatalysis has found numerous applications in various fields as an alternative to chemical
catalysis. The use of enzymes in organic synthesis, especially to make chiral compounds for …

Since the industrial revolution, the rapid growth and development of global industries have
depended largely upon the utilization of coal-derived chemicals, and more recently, the …

Vanillin is one of the world's most extensively used flavoring compounds. Plant-based
vanillin can no longer meet the annual global demand for bio-vanillin, thus chemical …

Biocatalysis entails the use of purified enzymes in the manufacturing of flavouring chemicals
food industry as well as at the laboratory level. These biocatalysts can significantly …

The biorefining technology for biofuels and chemicals from lignocellulosic biomass has
made great progress in the world. However, mobilization of laboratory research toward …

Global warming and climate instability have spurred interest in using renewable carbon
resources for the sustainable production of chemicals. Cyanobacteria are ideal cellular …

Food additives and colorants are extensively used in the food industry to improve food
quality and safety during processing, storage and packing. Sourcing of these molecules is …

Bioconversion of bioresources/wastes (eg, lignin, chemical pulping byproducts) represents a
promising approach for developing a bioeconomy to help address growing energy and …

Abstract Vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) is one of the most popular flavors with
wide applications in food, fragrance, and pharmaceutical industries. However, the high cost …