Lignocellulosic biomass has enormous potential to contribute to worldwide energy,
chemical, and material demands in a renewable, sustainable manner. In the United States …

It is envisaged that the utilization of lignocellulosic biomass for ethanol production for
transport sector, would make cellulases the most demanded industrial enzyme. The greatest …

The cell wall (CW) of bacteria is an intricate arrangement of macromolecules, at least
constituted of peptidoglycan (PG) but also of (lipo) teichoic acids, various polysaccharides …

Background The growing importance of the ubiquitous fungal genus Trichoderma
(Hypocreales, Ascomycota) requires understanding of its biology and evolution. Many …

The combination of dwindling petroleum reserves and population growth make the
development of renewable energy and chemical resources more pressing than ever before …

Lignocellulose is a complex substrate which requires a variety of enzymes, acting in
synergy, for its complete hydrolysis. These synergistic interactions between different …

Cellulose is an abundant natural biopolymer on earth, found as a major constituent of plant
cell wall in lignocellulosic form. Unlike other compounds cellulose is not easily soluble in …

Background Microbial contamination is an increasing concern in the food industry. In order
to understand the effect of microorganisms, the study of their characteristics and behavior in …

Amorphous cellulose was obtained from different types of celluloses (microcrystalline
cellulose, dissolving pulp and cotton cellulose), by regeneration with ethanol from their …

The microbiota of the mammalian intestine depend largely on dietary polysaccharides as
energy sources. Most of these polymers are not degradable by the host, but herbivores can …