Recent Advances in Miscanthus Macromolecule Conversion: A Brief Overview

Miscanthus is a valuable renewable feedstock and has a significant potential for the manufacture of diverse biotechnology products based on macromolecules such as cellulose, hemicelluloses and lignin. Herein, we overviewed the state-of-the art of research on the conversion of miscanthus polymers into biotechnology products comprising low-molecular compounds and macromolecules: bioethanol, biogas, bacterial cellulose, enzymes (cellulases, laccases), lactic acid, lipids, fumaric acid and polyhydroxyalkanoates. The present review aims to assess the potential of converting miscanthus polymers in order to develop sustainable technologies.

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Miscanthus is a valuable renewable feedstock with significant potential for producing diverse biotechnology products. This review provides an overview of research on converting miscanthus polymers into bioethanol, biogas, bacterial cellulose, enzymes, lactic acid, lipids, fumaric acid, and polyhydroxyalkanoates. The aim is to assess the potential of using miscanthus polymers to develop sustainable technologies.