The remarkable metabolic diversity observed in nature has provided a foundation for
sustainable production of a wide array of valuable molecules. However, transferring the …

Highlights•Depolymerized lignin is a complex and variable mix of aromatic compounds.•Non-
model microbes can convert these aromatic compounds to useful products.•Known microbial …

Lignin is an important structural component of terrestrial plants and is readily generated
during biomass fractionation in lignocellulose processing facilities. Due to lacking …

The valorization of lignin, a currently underutilized component of lignocellulosic biomass,
has attracted attention to promote a stable and circular bioeconomy. Successful approaches …

Background Biochemical reaction prediction tools leverage enzymatic promiscuity rules to
generate reaction networks containing novel compounds and reactions. The resulting …

Owing to the massive refractory lignocellulose and leachate-organic loads, the stabilization
of municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill is often prolonged, resulting in environmental …

Reliance on polymers produced from traditional fossil fuel feedstocks has led to an increase
in greenhouse gas emissions and long-lived waste in the environment. Biopolymers offer an …

To achieve globally outlined sustainability goals, multiple fields and a range of approaches
will be required. Built upon the inherent advantages of biological chemistry, biological …