中科院纤维素合成淀粉转化率提升至93.3%

Core Insights - The research team led by Zhang Yiheng from the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology has achieved a significant breakthrough by enhancing the real conversion rate of cellulose to starch to 93.3% [1] Group 1: Technological Innovations - The team developed a new energy recycling pathway, innovatively designing a glucose recovery and activation mechanism that addresses carbon loss issues, increasing theoretical starch yield from 50% to 100% [1] - A more stable and efficient "enzyme factory" was created, identifying a series of novel enzyme components with high thermal stability, allowing the reaction temperature to be raised to 50°C, which accelerates the reaction speed and reduces enzyme usage [1] - Through precise collaborative regulation of the reaction system, the theoretical advantages were transformed into practical productivity, achieving a high conversion efficiency of 93.3% [1] Group 2: Application Potential - The technology not only produces regular starch but also generates high-value starch with precise structural control, showcasing application potential in high-end food, pharmaceuticals, and materials sectors [1]