The biofilm matrix can be considered to be a shared space for the encased microbial cells,
comprising a wide variety of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), such as …

Plant biomass is an abundant renewable resource on Earth. Microorganisms harvest energy
from plant material by means of complex enzymatic systems that efficiently degrade natural …

Lignocellulose, the most abundant and renewable resource on Earth is an important raw
material, which can be converted into high value products. However, to this end, it needs to …

Lignocellulose utilization has been gaining great attention worldwide due to its abundance,
accessibility, renewability and recyclability. Destruction and dissociation of the cross-linked …

Tons of anthropological activities contribute daily to the massive amount of lignocellulosic
wastes produced annually. Unfortunately, their full potential usually is underutilized, and …

Glucose arguably is the most important energy carrier, carbon source for metabolites and
building block for biopolymers in all kingdoms of life. The proper function of animal organs …

Discovering novel bacterial strains might be the link to unlocking the value in lignocellulosic
bio-refinery as we strive to find alternative and cleaner sources of energy. Bacteria display …

Forest soils represent important terrestrial carbon (C) pools, where C is primarily fixed in
plant biomass and then is incorporated in the biomass of fungi and bacteria. Although …

Lignocellulose is a widely available renewable carbon source and a promising feedstock for
the production of various chemicals in biorefineries. However, its recalcitrant nature is a …

The continuous increase in the global energy demand has diminished fossil fuel reserves
and elevated the risk of environmental deterioration and human health. Biorefinery …