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

The combination of dwindling petroleum reserves and population growth make the
development of renewable energy and chemical resources more pressing than ever before …

Cellulose, in addition to hemicellulose and lignin, makes the major fraction of lignocellulosic
biomass–the only sustainable feedstock to meet the long-term sustainable energy need of …

Natural carbohydrate polymers such as starch, cellulose, and chitin provide renewable
alternatives to fossil fuels as a source for fuels and materials. As such, there is considerable …

The polysaccharide monooxygenase enzyme AA9 (formerly known as GH61) was shown to
interact synergistically with cellulases to enhance the enzymatic hydrolysis of a range of …

Carbohydrate-binding modules (CBMs) are small components of several enzymes, which
present an independent fold and function, and specific carbohydrate-binding activity. Their …

A key limitation in the overall hydrolysis process is the restricted access that the hydrolytic
enzymes have due to the macro-and-micro structure of cellulose and its association with …

The use of plant biomass as feedstock for biomaterial and biofuel production is relevant in
the current bio-based economy scenario of valorizing renewable resources. Fungi, which …

Recent decades have seen the growth of immense interest in lignocellulosic biomass
conversion technologies. This interest is motivated by their huge potential for energy and …

On a near future, bio-based economy will assume a key role in our lives. Lignocellulosic
materials (eg, agroforestry residues, industrial/solid wastes) represent a cheaper and …