Moving towards the Application of Biocatalysis in Food Waste Biorefinery

Waste valorization is an important strategy to reduce environmental pollution and dependency on petroleum-based fuels. In this regard, utilization of food waste as a versatile low-cost resource important. Several advanced catalytic methods for the have been widely investigated production liquid biofuels. Along line, chemical catalysts explored synthesis Chemo-catalysis mainly metal based, which requires harsh process conditions. Alternatively, biocatalysts are currently being result several advantages such mild reaction conditions, recyclability, selectivity biodegradability. work, recent biocatalytic technologies preparation biofuels through discussed thoroughly. Lipases employed biodiesel upgradation bio-oil, whereas methane mono-oxygenases could be methanol via oxidation generated from wastes. Industrial ethanol using bioconversion success story. To date, there has no specific report use propanol enzymes. The ABE (Acetone–Butanol–Ethanol) (using suitable microorganisms) used butanol preparation, where vacuum stripping system integrated remove broth circumvent inhibition. hydrocarbon fuels fatty acids triglycerides can carried out enzymes, carboxylic acid reductase photodecarboxylase (an algal photoenzyme). Both not yet applied in direct Furthermore, limitations reported methods, societal economic aspects fresh perspective subject, along with examples, described.