The deconstruction of cellulose is essential for the conversion of biomass into fuels and chemicals. But cellulose, the most abundant renewable polymer on the planet, is extremely recalcitrant to ...

Cellulose diacetate (CDA) corresponding to an average of two acetate esters per cellulose monomer unit is the grade with the highest commercial relevence and is therefore commonly referred to as ...

Purdue researchers have discovered the structure of the enzyme that makes cellulose, a finding that could lead to easier ways of breaking down plant materials to make biofuels and other products and ...

We researched a long list of foods that contain sawdust or cellulose. Here's where you'll find it.

Cellulose is the most abundant organic compound on Earth, and its outstanding qualities as biodegradable nature make it a perfect substitute for petroleum-based polymers. A challenge in the ...

The discovery unveils the molecular machinery that plants use to weave cellulose chains into cable-like structures called 'microfibrils.' ...

A team of researchers with members from the U.S., Germany and Sweden has discovered that the cellulose found in bacterial biofilms differs from the cellulose in plants. In their paper published in ...

Cellulose gum is considered a fairly safe food additive. It doesn’t have any nutritional value or health benefits, but it can be a very useful addition to all kinds of products.

Cellulose is produced from pine and fir and can be a future environment-friendly textile fiber, according to a study of cellulose production.

When it comes to the food industry, it’s not always easy being cheesy. That’s the takeaway from last month’s Bloomberg story detailing the use of cellulose (aka wood pulp) in shredded cheese ...