In response to the scarcity of non-renewable energy sources, sustainable and renewable
biofuels from biomass have gained utmost attention. Utilization of lignocellulosic biomass for …

The global energy demand and need for sustainable sources are expected to rise in the
coming years. The second-generation bioethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass …

Yeasts have been used for thousands of years to make fermented foods and beverages,
such as beer, wine, sake, and bread. However, the choice for a particular yeast strain or …

Efficient xylose utilization is one of the most important pre-requisites for developing an
economic microbial conversion process of terrestrial lignocellulosic biomass into biofuels …

Xylose is a major component of lignocellulose and the second most abundant sugar present
in nature. Efficient utilization of xylose is required for the development of economically viable …

Lignocellulose is the most abundant biomass on earth with an annual production of about
2× 10 11 tons. It is an inedible renewable carbonaceous resource that is very rich in pentose …

A nonenzymatic route for xylose isomerization in an aqueous medium using zeolite Sn-beta
as a catalyst is demonstrated. Xylulose and lyxose are the primary and secondary products …

Xylitol, as an alternative low calorie sweetener is well accepted in formulations of various
confectioneries and healthcare products. Worldwide it is industrially produced by catalytic …

Microorganisms directly and indirectly contribute to production of diverse biofuels.
Heterotrophic microorganisms are being used for commercial production of biofuels such as …

Industrial polyploid yeast strains harbor numerous beneficial traits but suffer from a lack of
available auxotrophic markers for genetic manipulation. Here we demonstrated a quick and …