Biorefineries, which utilize lignocellulosic biomass as renewable energy source and
sustainable carbon feedstock, are a promising solution to alleviate the excessive …

The progress of versatile chemicals and bio-based fuels using renewable biomass has
gained ample importance. Furfural and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural are biomass-derived …

Biobased furans, such as furfural, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, and 2, 5-furandicarboxylic acid,
are recognized as the top-value platform chemicals in the valorization of biomass to …

Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) is currently considered one of the most relevant bio‐sourced
building blocks, representing a fully sustainable competitor for terephthalic acid as well as …

Copper-radical oxidases (CROs) catalyze the two-electron oxidation of a large number of
primary alcohols including carbohydrates, polyols and benzylic alcohols as well as …

The constant depletion of fossil fuels along with the increasing need for novel materials,
necessitate the development of alternative routes for polymer synthesis. Lignocellulosic …

Alternatives to petroleum-based chemicals are highly sought-after for ongoing efforts to
reduce the damaging effects of human activity on the environment. Copper radical oxidases …

The copper radical oxidases (CROs) are an evolutionary and functionally diverse group of
enzymes established by the historically significant galactose 6-oxidase and glyoxal oxidase …

Background Biomass valorization has been suggested as a sustainable alternative to
petroleum-based energy and commodities. In this context, the copper radical oxidases …

There is significant contemporary interest in the application of enzymes to replace or
augment chemical reagents toward the development of more environmentally sound and …