Renewable Carbohydrates: Advancements in Sustainable Glucose Production and Optimization

Abstract

This study explores and optimizes glucose production through various biochemical processes and assesses the potential of diverse feedstock sources to meet the growing demand for renewable carbohydrates. It focuses on glucose production's significance in biological systems and industrial applications, analyzing pathways like enzymatic hydrolysis of polysaccharides and acid hydrolysis of biomass. The kinetics of glucose production are examined, encompassing kinetic models for enzymatic hydrolysis, acid hydrolysis, and fermentation processes. Factors influencing reaction kinetics are explored, and experimental techniques for kinetic parameter estimation are discussed. To address sustainability and resource utilization challenges, the study investigates locally sourced materials like agricultural residues, forest biomass, algal biomass, and food waste as renewable feedstock sources. Optimization strategies for glucose production are presented, using statistical design of experiments and response surface methodology. Techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessments provide a holistic evaluation of environmental and economic aspects associated with glucose production processes. The study's comprehensive approach to glucose production, encompassing both technological advancements and sustainability considerations, offers insights into enzymatic, acid hydrolysis, and fermentation processes, as well as comparing diverse feedstock sources. This knowledge can foster further advancements in the field, benefit industries, and encourage policymakers to promote the integration of renewable carbohydrates in the broader bioeconomy. The research contributes to the global shift towards a greener and more sustainable future, where glucose production plays a key role in building a resilient and eco-conscious society.