@misc{9236041,
  abstract     = {{Lignin is a major renewable carbon source that can be depolymerized into a diverse range of aromatic compounds. Efficient microbial conversion of these lignin-derived compounds (LDCs) is an important step toward sustainable biorefinery processes. In this study, the ability of two Azotobacter vinelandii strains to utilize selected LDCs was investigated through dynamic cultivation experiments. Growth behavior, substrate consumption, intermediate formation, and physiological responses were monitored using HPLC and UV–Vis spectroscopy. Both strains were able to consume several LDCs, although some differences in degradation efficiency were observed between substrates. UV–Vis measurements showed changes in absorbance at 410 nm with different LDCs, suggesting that certain LDCs may influence the siderophores production of A. vinelandii. The two strains also displayed distinct growth patterns. Overall, the findings suggest that A. vinelandii has potential as a whole-cell biocatalyst for lignin valorization and targeted biochemical production in future biorefinery processes.}},
  author       = {{Chen, Mo}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Evaluation of aromatic funneling pathways in Azotobacter vinelandii}},
  year         = {{2026}},
}