This project aims to develop a comprehensive strategy for the efficient and total conversion of lignocellulosic biomass—such as corn stover, bamboo, and switchgrass—into fermentable sugars, ...

ROY'S speculation1 that alkyl sulphatases exist has been substantiated by our demonstration in a species of Pseudomonas, which we have designated C12B (ref. 2), of a primary alcohol sulphatase3 ...

Unlike many conventional solvents used to break down woody biomass, ionic liquids are safe to handle and easily recyclable. What’s more, Lixea boasts that the Dendronic approach can use a wide range ...

Economic biofuel production requires high sugar yields during biomass pretreatment, however, the chemical and structural features of biomass can be obstructive toward efficient xylose hydrolysis. Here ...

Biomass is one of the most versatile sources of renewable energy and our only source of renewable materials. It is attracting increasing attention on the world stage because it has the potential to ...