Connecting dynamics to structural data from diverse experimental sources, molecular
dynamics simulations permit the exploration of biological phenomena in unparalleled detail …

Bioconversion of renewable lignocellulosics to produce liquid fuels and chemicals is one of
the most effective ways to solve the problem of fossil resource shortage, energy security, and …

Background The conversion of plant biomass to ethanol via enzymatic cellulose hydrolysis
offers a potentially sustainable route to biofuel production. However, the inhibition of …

The plant cell wall biopolymers lignin, cellulose and hemicellulose are potential renewable
sources of clean biofuels and high-value chemicals. However, the complex 3D structure of …

Bamboo, a fast-growing grass, has a higher strength-to-weight ratio than steel and concrete.
The unique properties of bamboo come from the natural composite structure of fibers that …

Lignocellulosic materials were conventionally treated as wastes for disposal, but have now
become very important in modern life due to their great roles in the supply of renewable …

Lignocellulose is a promising feedstock for biofuel production, while lignin poses a grand
challenge on the entire process, especially enzymatic hydrolysis. In this study, different types …

The complexity of plant cell walls on different hierarchical levels still impedes the detailed
understanding of biosynthetic pathways, interferes with processing in industry and finally …

Cellulose is the most abundant renewable polymer resource in nature and cellulose-based
materials are expected to serve as viable replacements to petroleum-based plastic products …

Surface coking is the primary deactivation pattern of metal-based catalyst in biofuel
reforming, which hinders the commercial utilisation of biomass. In this study, molecular …