Sustainable management and valorization of biomass wastes using synthetic microbial consortia

Bioresour Technol. 2024 Mar:395:130391. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130391. Epub 2024 Feb 1.

Abstract

In response to the persistent expansion of global resource demands, considerable attention has been directed toward the synthetic microbial consortia (SMC) within the domain of microbial engineering, aiming to address the sustainable management and valorization of biomass wastes. This comprehensive review systematically encapsulates the most recent advancements in research and technological applications concerning the utilization of SMC for biomass waste treatment. The construction strategies of SMC are briefly outlined, and the diverse applications of SMC in biomass wastes treatment are explored, with particular emphasis on its potential advantages in waste degradation, hazardous substances control, and high value-added products conversion. Finally, recommendations for the future development of SMC technology are proposed, and prospects for its sustainable application are discussed.

Keywords: Biological treatment; Sustainable development; Value-added chemicals; Waste management.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomass
  • Microbial Consortia*
  • Technology*