Having a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms that limit cellulose degradation will help us direct this effort." This research builds off recent work by the research team to understand ...

“This discovery changes the paradigm of cellulose degradation in nature and has the potential to revolutionize biorefineries,” explained Mario Murakami, CNPEM researcher and leader of the study.

Researchers at the University of Turku, Finland, investigated how to use bio-based materials to produce effective UV ...

Hydrogen bonds between different layers of the polysaccharides contribute to the resistance of crystalline cellulose to degradation. Hemicellulose, the second most abundant component of ...