Plant biomass is a highly abundant renewable resource that can be converted into several
types of high-value-added products, including chemicals, biofuels and advanced materials …

Wood is an abundant and renewable feedstock for the production of pulp, fuels, and
biobased materials. However, wood is recalcitrant toward deconstruction into cellulose and …

To achieve the global bio-based recycling economy with lignocellulosic biomass as
feedstock, the additional value must be gained from both carbohydrates and lignin. In this …

Reducing the “biomass recalcitrance” and simultaneously improving the efficiency of
deconstruction and conversion is vitally important in a biorefinery process. Herein, a …

Energy crops are dedicated cultures directed for biofuels, electricity, and heat production.
Due to their tolerance to contaminated lands, they can alleviate and remediate land pollution …

Plant-based biosynthesis of fuels, chemicals, and materials promotes environmental
sustainability, which includes decreases in greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution, and …

The high economic value of wood requires intensive breeding towards multipurpose
biomass. However, long breeding cycles hamper the fast development of novel tree varieties …

The genus Populus has long been used for environmental, agroforestry and industrial
applications worldwide. Today Populus is also recognized as a desirable crop for biofuel …

Expansins are important plant cell wall proteins. They can loosen and soften the cell walls
and lead to wall extension and cell expansion. To investigate their role in wood formation …

Lignocellulose, an abundant renewable resource, presents a promising alternative for
sustainable energy and industrial applications. However, large-scale adoption of …