Thermophilic bacteria and their thermozymes in composting processes: a review
Abstract In this review, the composting process of organic waste is discussed through an in-depth exploring of its thermophilic phase. It starts with the highlight on the thermodynamic evolution, which needs to be assessed when deciding to use reactors for composting, also in the context of energy g...
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| description | Abstract In this review, the composting process of organic waste is discussed through an in-depth exploring of its thermophilic phase. It starts with the highlight on the thermodynamic evolution, which needs to be assessed when deciding to use reactors for composting, also in the context of energy generation. The composting process is mediated by different types of microorganisms, and the bacteria that play key roles are evaluated. The roles of the genera Bacillus and Thermus are considered, often described as the main components of the microbiota of compost. Due to their adaptation to the composting processes, they are candidates for technological purposes. Subsequentially, the focus is moved on the thermostable enzymes that can be isolated from them and their succession during the composting processes. Experimental examples of enzyme-related literature are reviewed, for example investigating proteases and ureases, which are found at the beginning of the process. In addition, cellulases, hemicellulases, lignin-modifying enzymes, and esterases have been described for their activities during the thermophilic phase, giving them great potential for biotechnological and industrial applications. Following, the composition of the microbial community is analyzed through the description of approaches of metagenomics. Despite it being a relatively new but fast-growing field within biology, it is intended to be a priority analysis to acquire knowledge on genomes of environmental microorganisms and communities. Finally, a space is dedicated to the description of the composting plant which treats olive oil wastes within the LIFE TIRSAV PLUS project (LIFE05 ENV/IT/00845). Through two plant solutions, being the Dynamic and the Static Composting, it provides a high-quality compost with an effective, flexible and economical process. Graphical Abstract |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5fd6292dccdf473b94fb462d08a272262023-01-29T12:06:14ZengSpringerOpenChemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture2196-56412023-01-0110112210.1186/s40538-023-00381-zThermophilic bacteria and their thermozymes in composting processes: a reviewIlaria Finore0Antonio Feola1Ludovica Russo2Andrea Cattaneo3Paola Di Donato4Barbara Nicolaus5Annarita Poli6Ida Romano7Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry (ICB), Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche (CNR)Studio BAT-Biologia, Ambiente E TerritorioInstitute of Biomolecular Chemistry (ICB), Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche (CNR)Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry (ICB), Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche (CNR)Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry (ICB), Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche (CNR)Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry (ICB), Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche (CNR)Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry (ICB), Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche (CNR)Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry (ICB), Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche (CNR)Abstract In this review, the composting process of organic waste is discussed through an in-depth exploring of its thermophilic phase. It starts with the highlight on the thermodynamic evolution, which needs to be assessed when deciding to use reactors for composting, also in the context of energy generation. The composting process is mediated by different types of microorganisms, and the bacteria that play key roles are evaluated. The roles of the genera Bacillus and Thermus are considered, often described as the main components of the microbiota of compost. Due to their adaptation to the composting processes, they are candidates for technological purposes. Subsequentially, the focus is moved on the thermostable enzymes that can be isolated from them and their succession during the composting processes. Experimental examples of enzyme-related literature are reviewed, for example investigating proteases and ureases, which are found at the beginning of the process. In addition, cellulases, hemicellulases, lignin-modifying enzymes, and esterases have been described for their activities during the thermophilic phase, giving them great potential for biotechnological and industrial applications. Following, the composition of the microbial community is analyzed through the description of approaches of metagenomics. Despite it being a relatively new but fast-growing field within biology, it is intended to be a priority analysis to acquire knowledge on genomes of environmental microorganisms and communities. Finally, a space is dedicated to the description of the composting plant which treats olive oil wastes within the LIFE TIRSAV PLUS project (LIFE05 ENV/IT/00845). Through two plant solutions, being the Dynamic and the Static Composting, it provides a high-quality compost with an effective, flexible and economical process. Graphical Abstracthttps://doi.org/10.1186/s40538-023-00381-zCompostThermophilic phaseThermodynamicsMetagenomicsThermozymeThermophilic bacteria |
| spellingShingle | Ilaria Finore Antonio Feola Ludovica Russo Andrea Cattaneo Paola Di Donato Barbara Nicolaus Annarita Poli Ida Romano Thermophilic bacteria and their thermozymes in composting processes: a review Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture Compost Thermophilic phase Thermodynamics Metagenomics Thermozyme Thermophilic bacteria |
| title | Thermophilic bacteria and their thermozymes in composting processes: a review |
| title_full | Thermophilic bacteria and their thermozymes in composting processes: a review |
| title_fullStr | Thermophilic bacteria and their thermozymes in composting processes: a review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Thermophilic bacteria and their thermozymes in composting processes: a review |
| title_short | Thermophilic bacteria and their thermozymes in composting processes: a review |
| title_sort | thermophilic bacteria and their thermozymes in composting processes a review |
| topic | Compost Thermophilic phase Thermodynamics Metagenomics Thermozyme Thermophilic bacteria |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40538-023-00381-z |
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