Extensive research efforts have been dedicated to describing degradation of wood, which is
a complex process; hence, microorganisms have evolved different enzymatic and non …

In light of the incessant consumption of raw materials in the world today, the search for
sustainable resources is ever pressing. Lignin, the second most naturally abundant …

Lignocellulosic biomass has been acknowledged for potential use to produce chemicals
and biomaterials. Lignin is the second most abundant natural polymer with cellulose being …

Plant-derived biomass is the most abundant biogenic carbon source on Earth. Despite this,
only a small clade of organisms known as white-rot fungi (WRF) can efficiently break down …

Laccases are copper-containing oxidase enzymes found in many fungi. They have received
increasing research attention because of their broad substrate specificity and applicability in …

Global energy demand is increased with the rapidly growing population; and it is fulfilled by
fossil fuels. However, it also contributes to the greenhouse gas effect in the environment. In …

Cellulase serves vast applications in the industries of biofuel, pulp and paper, detergent and
textile. With the presence of its three components ie endoglucanase, exoglucanase and β …

In order to improve the digestibility and nutrient availability in rumen, wheat straw was
subjected to solid state fermentation (SSF) with white-rot fungi (ie Pleurotus ostreatus and …

The plant matter, lignocellulosic biomass, is a renewable and inexpensive abundant natural
resource in the world. The development of inexhaustible energy rehabilitated from …

Ionic liquids have been studied for their special solvent properties in a wide range of
processes, including reactions involving carbohydrates such as cellulose and glucose …