Anaerobic bacteria were among the first life forms on Earth and existed at a time when there was no oxygen in the atmosphere.

Cellulose degradation in nature. In nature, the biological breakdown of cellulose occurs either through cellulases or through cellulosomes.

The bacteria's cellulose degradation system is in some way different from how a fungus is already widely used in industry, including to soften up denim to make stone-washed jeans.

To overcome this, scientists recently developed a novel laser-based technique that makes cellulose degradation easier. Because this reaction does not require harsh conditions, ...

The comparison of two cultures of Clostridium thermocellum with filter paper as a cellulose source shows the influence of the ...

Plant cell wall components such as cellulose are abundant sources of carbohydrates that are widely used in biofuels and bioproducts; however, extraction of these components from plant biomass is ...

Cellulose, one of the most abundant organic materials on Earth, has long been eyed as a potential biodegradable packaging alternative. However, its poor structural properties have made large-scale ...

BARENTS SEA, July 11. /TASS/. Participants in the Arctic Floating University expedition study microorganisms in the Arctic archipelagos to receive enzymes capable of destroying cellulose and other ...