复合菌群对苎麻的生物脱胶性能评价及机理解析

    Evaluation of ramie degumming performance and mechanistic insights using composite microbial consortium

    • 摘要: 该研究为阐明苎麻脱胶复合菌群RDMC(ramie degumming microbial consortium)的微生物群落结构特征及其脱胶效能与作用机理,系统测定其在苎麻生物脱胶过程中关键理化指标,结合多维度分析手段对该菌群的脱胶性能进行了全面评估与机理解析。结果表明,RDMC发酵苎麻7 d,其脱胶率为64.5%;木聚糖酶活最高可达28 U,半乳糖苷酶活最高可达33 U,果胶酶活最高可达30 U,纤维素酶活最高可达32 U。电镜观察表明,7 d后RDMC显著脱胶苎麻,纤维分散良好,无明显损伤。RDMC脱胶苎麻7 d,其束纤维断裂强度为6.505 cN/dtex。经RDMC脱胶处理后,苎麻的红外光谱分析表明在波长3 288.1、2 926.3、1 615和1 200 cm−1处红外吸收峰减弱。RDMC的宏基因组结果表明菌群主要由假单胞菌门Pseudomonadota(97.05%)组成;菌群通过分泌果胶裂解酶、果胶甲酯酶和β-半乳糖苷酶等降解果胶,并通过内切木聚糖酶、β-葡萄糖苷酶和甘露糖苷酶等分解半纤维素。该研究结果为苎麻生物脱胶技术提供了理论基础,同时为脱胶作用机制的系统解析提供了参考价值。

       

      Abstract: This study focused on the physicochemical features of the ramie bio-degumming microbial community (RDMC). A systematic evaluation was also made on the RDMC degumming performance of the ramie. Its induction mechanisms were clarified for the substrate carbon source. The dynamic metabolic activity was also investigated for the microbial community proliferation-microbial enzyme secretion-, and enzyme-mediated gum metabolism. The high-molecular-weight gum was effectively decomposed into the low-molecular-weight soluble substances. Biochemical monitoring of the RDMC microbial community included the dynamic pH measurements, the quantification of free proteins, and enzyme activity assays (pectinase, β-galactosidase, xylanase, and cellulase). Physical property was assessed on the degumming efficiency, residual gum ratio, mass loss rate, and bundle fiber tensile strength. Morphological observations were combined with the macroscopic monitoring of the ramie surface. SEM was used to characterize the fiber microstructure, while the FTIR analysis was for the chemical group evolution. Metagenomic sequencing was utilized for the microbiome analysis of the RDMC microbial community composition. The functional annotation was implemented to elucidate the degradation of the pectin and hemicellulose in ramie using the CAZy database, which was represented by lignin components. The results showed that there were the physical and chemical parameters of the reaction solution during degumming as follows. The pH value was maintained between 7.93 and 8.80, and the free protein concentration was ranged from 30 to 210 μg/mL. The key enzyme activities were obtained as follows: Xylanase (10-28 U), β-galactosidase (10-33 U), pectinase (10-30 U), and cellulase (10-32 U). After 7-days of degumming, the total fiber mass loss reached 22%, while the degumming efficiency was 64.5%, and the residual gum content decreased to 10.78%. The tensile strength of the bundled fiber was 6.505 cN/dtex, significantly higher than that of the 10-day degumming group (4.101 cN/dtex). The moderate degumming was effectively balanced the gum removal with mechanical property processing. Macro analysis showed that the RDMC-treated ramie fibers were had reduced the surface roughness for the better smoothness. Microscopic tests showed that the fiber dispersion was enhanced the surface uniformity, indicating the a clearer and distinguishable structure. FTIR analysis revealed that the transmittance was weakened at the key wavelengths and the intensity of absorption peaks in the degummed samples. There was the a great consistence consistency with the gradual removal of the lipids, waxes, water-soluble substances, pectin, and hemicellulose during degumming. Metagenomic sequencing revealed that the Pseudomonadota (97.05%) was dominated in the phylum of the RDMC community. The CAZy annotation was used to identify the degradation pathways of the pectin and hemicellulose. The multiple hydrolases were required with the structurally complex synergistic action, including the pectinase, methylesterase, galactosidase, endoglucanases, glucosidases, mannanases, and arabinogalactanase. These enzymes were used to break down the high-molecular-weight gelatinous substances into the low-viscosity fragments. The fiber release was facilitated after the hydrolysis and synergistic action. This finding can provide a theoretical reference for the microbial-enzyme synergistic and practical framework during ramie bio-degumming. The dual-drive value was offered to promote the sustainable production of the natural fiber resources.

       

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