ECO RESEARCH
Innovative environmental solutions through cutting-edge biotechnology research. Developing sustainable approaches to combat climate change and protect our planet's future.
Efficient Fermentation Technology
Efficient conversion of biomass waste with biomimetic rumen microbiota to produce volatile fatty acids through both batch and semi-continuous fermentation processes, maximizing resource recovery.
Abundant Biomass Resources
Lignocellulose is one of the most widely distributed and abundant renewable biomass resources on the planet. However, every year, hundreds of billions of tonnes of lignin and cellulose are wasted, causing environmental damage.
Research Methodology
Our innovative approach to lignocellulose degradation using rumen microorganisms
Rumen Microbiome Analysis
The rumen is one of the most efficient systems for degrading lignocellulose in nature and is a unique stomach structure specific to ruminant animals. It is like a huge, anaerobic, and constant-temperature (approximately 39°C) fermentation chamber, filled with billions of microorganisms.
- Anaerobic fermentation environment
- Optimal temperature conditions (39°C)
- Diverse microbial community
- Efficient lignocellulose breakdown
Fermentation Process
We place the lignocellulose derived from corn stalks, the liquid extracted from the rumen (containing the microbial community), and other substances together in a container. After fermentation, we found that the content of lignocellulose decreased while the content of volatile fatty acids increased.
- Corn stalk lignocellulose substrate
- Rumen microbial community extraction
- Controlled fermentation conditions
- Volatile fatty acid production
Research Overview
Transforming biomass waste into valuable resources through innovative biotechnology
Innovative Conversion Process
Our synthetic rumen microbial community can effectively degrade corn stalks to produce VFAs, providing a theoretical basis for the resource utilization of biomass waste and the wide application of rumen microorganisms.
