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June 14, 2026Trends in Microbiology0 citationsOpen Access

Anaerobic lignin deconstruction: A game changer for lignocellulosic biorefineries

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SBSachin Krushna BhujbalABAbhishek Baghela

Key Points

  • The research aims to explore the role of anaerobic microorganisms in lignin deconstruction and its implications for biorefinery efficiency.
  • Examined the mechanisms of lignin deconstruction by anaerobic microorganisms.
  • Analyzed targeted cleavage of interunit linkages and modifications of lignin side-chains.
  • Discussed the use of synthetic microbial consortia and bioprocessing strategies.
  • Identified key mechanisms like β–O–4 bond cleavage and removal of lignin–carbohydrate crosslinks.
  • Proposed synthetic microbial consortia as a promising approach for enhancing biorefinery processes.
  • Highlighted potential improvements in lignin degradation efficiency through consolidated bioprocessing.

Abstract

Anaerobic microorganisms facilitate native lignin deconstruction via targeted cleavage of interunit linkages (e.g., β–O–4 bonds), selective lignin side-chain modification, and removal of lignin–carbohydrate crosslinks (e.g., ferulate ester cleavage). We discuss emerging mechanisms and their potential to advance lignocellulosic biorefineries through synthetic microbial consortia and consolidated bioprocessing strategies.

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Bhujbal et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e4687b1cc60ccdea8b358https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tim.2026.05.015
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