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Advances in lignocellulosic feedstocks for bioenergy and bioproducts

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  • Daniel B. Sulis

    (TreeCo
    North Carolina State University
    North Carolina State University)

  • Nathalie Lavoine

    (North Carolina State University)

  • Heike Sederoff

    (North Carolina State University)

  • Xiao Jiang

    (North Carolina State University)

  • Barbara M. Marques

    (TreeCo
    North Carolina State University
    North Carolina State University)

  • Kai Lan

    (North Carolina State University)

  • Carlos Cofre-Vega

    (TreeCo
    North Carolina State University
    North Carolina State University)

  • Rodolphe Barrangou

    (TreeCo
    North Carolina State University
    North Carolina State University)

  • Jack P. Wang

    (TreeCo
    North Carolina State University
    North Carolina State University)

Abstract

Lignocellulose, an abundant renewable resource, presents a promising alternative for sustainable energy and industrial applications. However, large-scale adoption of lignocellulosic feedstocks faces considerable obstacles, including scalability, bioprocessing efficiency, and resilience to climate change. This Review examines current efforts and future opportunities for leveraging lignocellulosic feedstocks in bio-based energy and products, with a focus on enhancing conversion efficiency and scalability. It also explores emerging biotechnologies such as CRISPR-based genome editing informed by machine learning, aimed at improving feedstock traits and reducing the environmental impact of fossil fuel dependence.

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  • Daniel B. Sulis & Nathalie Lavoine & Heike Sederoff & Xiao Jiang & Barbara M. Marques & Kai Lan & Carlos Cofre-Vega & Rodolphe Barrangou & Jack P. Wang, 2025. "Advances in lignocellulosic feedstocks for bioenergy and bioproducts," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 16(1), pages 1-13, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:16:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-025-56472-y
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-56472-y
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