期刊
BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS
卷 14, 期 1, 页码 -出版社
BMC
DOI: 10.1186/s13068-020-01849-y
关键词
Polyhydroxybutyrate; Extraction yield; Solvent-based extraction; Dimethyl carbonate; Multifactorial experiments; LCA analysis
资金
- Horizon 2020 EU Framework Programme: CELBICON project [679050]
- PRIME project - POR FESR 2014/2020 Programme, Asse I -Azione I.1b.2.2 Regione Piemonte, within the Piattaforma Tecnologica per la Bioeconomia
- H2020 Societal Challenges Programme [679050] Funding Source: H2020 Societal Challenges Programme
This study explores the use of DMC for PHB extraction, and investigates different experimental conditions to optimize extraction performance. Comparisons between PHB extracted using DMC and chloroform show that DMC/ethanol is a more environmentally friendly and health-conscious choice.
BackgroundPlastic plays a crucial role in everyday life of human living, nevertheless it represents an undeniable source of land and water pollution. Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a bio-based and biodegradable polyester, which can be naturally produced by microorganisms capable of converting and accumulating carbon as intracellular granules. Hence, PHB-producing strains stand out as an alternative source to fossil-derived counterparts. However, the extraction strategy affects the recovery efficiency and the quality of PHB. In this study, PHB was produced by a genetically modified Escherichia coli strain and successively extracted using dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and ethanol as alternative solvent and polishing agent to chloroform and hexane. Eventually, a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study was performed for evaluating the environmental and health impact of using DMC.ResultsExtraction yield and purity of PHB obtained via DMC, were quantified, and compared with those obtained via chloroform-based extraction. PHB yield values from DMC-based extraction were similar to or higher than those achieved by using chloroform (>= 67%). To optimize the performance of extraction via DMC, different experimental conditions were tested, varying the biomass state (dry or wet) and the mixing time, in presence or in absence of a paper filter. Among 60, 90, 120 min, the mid-value allowed to achieve high extraction yield, both for dry and wet biomass. Physical and molecular dependence on the biomass state and solvent/antisolvent choice was established. The comparative LCA analysis promoted the application of DMC/ethanol rather than chloroform/hexane, as the best choice in terms of health prevention. However, an elevated impact score was achieved by DMC in the environmental-like categories in contrast with a minor contribution by its counterpart.ConclusionThe multifaceted exploration of DMC-based PHB extraction herein reported extends the knowledge of the variables affecting PHB purification process. This work offers novel and valuable insights into PHB extraction process, including environmental aspects not discussed so far. The findings of our research question the DMC as a green solvent, though also the choice of the antisolvent can influence the impact on the examined categories.
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