Cellulosomes are multienzyme complexes that are produced by anaerobic cellulolytic
bacteria for the degradation of lignocellulosic biomass. They comprise a complex of …

Consolidated bioprocessing, or CBP, the conversion of lignocellulose into desired products
in one step without added enzymes, has been a subject of increased research effort in …

Biological conversion of cellulosic biomass to fuels and chemicals offers the high yields to
products vital to economic success and the potential for very low costs. Enzymatic hydrolysis …

The development of alternative energy technology is critically important because of the
rising prices of crude oil, security issues regarding the oil supply, and environmental issues …

Cellulosomes can be described as one of nature's most elaborate and highly efficient
nanomachines. These cell bound multienzyme complexes orchestrate the deconstruction of …

Lignocellulosic biomass is a geographically abundant source of renewable energy, showing
enormous potential to contribute to escalating energy demands. Improving the industrial …

Thermophilic microorganisms are attractive candidates for conversion of lignocellulose to
biofuels because they produce robust, effective, carbohydrate-degrading enzymes and …

To build an energy and material secure future, a next generation of renewable fuels
produced from lignocellulosic biomass is required. Although lignocellulosic biomass, which …

First isolated in 1926, Clostridium thermocellum has recently received increased attention as
a high utility candidate for use in consolidated bioprocessing (CBP) applications. These …

Clostridium thermocellum is the most efficient microorganism for solubilizing lignocellulosic
biomass known to date. Its high cellulose digestion capability is attributed to efficient …