纤维素全碳素合成淀粉转化率提升至93.3%

Core Insights - The research team at the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology has made significant advancements in the field of cellulose-to-starch conversion, achieving a theoretical starch yield increase from 50% to 100% through innovative energy cycle reconstruction and enzyme stability improvements [1][2]. Group 1: Research Achievements - The team has successfully restructured the synthetic pathway for cellulose utilization, addressing the carbon loss issue and enhancing the theoretical yield of starch [1]. - By innovating glucose recovery and activation mechanisms, the team has fundamentally improved the efficiency of the conversion process [1]. - The actual conversion rate from cellulose to starch has been raised to 93.3% through systematic optimization of various factors in the reaction system [1]. Group 2: Product Characteristics and Applications - The starch produced is pure linear starch with highly controllable polymerization degrees, narrow molecular weight distribution, and superior structural uniformity compared to naturally extracted starch [2]. - This new starch has unique application potential in food, pharmaceuticals, and materials, having already been successfully applied in chiral separation fillers for efficient separation of chiral drug molecules [2].