A method for increasing the production of biomass-degrading enzymes by culturing different fungal strains together under solid-state fermentation conditions followed by liquid-state fermentation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- TH2203001429
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TH · TH
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2022-06-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-10-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2028-06-08
Abstract
Claims
OCR09WP07 / 10 / 25691. A method for increasing biomass-digesting enzyme production by culturing different fungal strains together under solid-state fermentation followed by liquid-state fermentation, consisting of: a. Preparing two or more fungal inoculum strains with different enzyme activities and culturing them on agar medium containing 20% w / v potato extract, 2% w / v dextrose sugar, and 1.5% w / v agar powder at a pH of 5.0-5.5 for 7-10 days. The resulting spores were then transferred to the fungal culture medium. a) A culture medium containing 0.1% w / v yeast extract and a surfactant, polysorbate 80 at a concentration of 0.1% w / v, was prepared. This step yielded fungal inoculum with different enzyme activities. b) Lignocellulose biomass, an agricultural or industrial waste material, was prepared. This could be sugarcane bagasse, rice bran, corn cobs, empty palm bunches, or coconut husks. It was sun-dried for 2-3 days, resulting in dry lignocellulose biomass. c) Solid fermentation was performed by spraying the culture medium containing fungal spores onto the biomass from step b.To obtain 10⁹-10⁻¹ spores per kilogram of biomass at 60-70% moisture content (1.5-2.3 liters per kilogram of biomass), thoroughly mix and ferment in a rectangular container with a biomass layer height not exceeding 5 centimeters. Cover with cheesecloth, spray with 0.15-0.23 liters of water, and mix daily. Ferment at room temperature for 2-3 days. At this stage, fungi growing on the biomass are obtained. Next, perform liquid fermentation by transferring the solid-state fermented biomass from step b into a mixing tank and adding 40-50 liters of liquid medium per kilogram of biomass. Stir at 100 rpm and continue liquid fermentation for 5-7 days. At this stage, a fermented liquid with high enzyme activity is obtained, along with the remaining biomass from the fungal fermentation.The fermented biomass was filtered and separated from the fermentation liquid. The resulting liquid was then centrifuged to remove fine sediment for 20-30 minutes. The clear liquid was precipitated with acetone at a ratio of acetone to liquid of 2:1 by volume. The resulting sediment is partially purified biomass-degrading enzyme, which can be further utilized. The fungal strains that produce cellulase enzymes consist of three groups: endoglucanase, exoglucanase, and beta-glucosidase. Xylanase enzymes consist of two groups: endoxylase and beta-xylosidase.
