Sugarcane straw (SCS) represents about one-third of the total primary sugarcane energy.
Since its burning in pre-harvesting periods has been banned in Brazil, SCS available …

Production of ethanol from biomass fermentation has gained much attention recently.
Biomass cellulosic material is first converted into glucose either by chemical or by enzymatic …

Second-generation bioethanol is a sustainable energy source that can be produced from
different renewable materials. However, there is a challenge we must overcome to …

Cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) were isolated from banana peel bran via alkaline treatment
followed by enzymatic treatment with xylanase. The influence of process conditions such as …

In spite of the limited sources of fossil fuels, energy demand has been considerably
increased since the last century. The problems associated with global warming due to rising …

Highlights•Lignocellulosic biomass is a key source for production of biochemicals and
energy.•Enzymatic hydrolysis is one of the best strategies for the use of biomass.•Cellulases …

Enzymes, the natural catalysts for chemical reactions, are produced by all living cells. Their
role in food processing has also been recognized for many centuries. Even before this …

Ethanol can be produced from cellulosic biomass in a process known as simultaneous
saccharification and fermentation (SSF). The presence of yeast together with the cellulolytic …

Considering the potential use of lignocellulosic biomass residues in microbial cultures to
produce cellulases, the objective of this research was to investigate trends and discussions …

This study aimed to evaluate the production of cellulases by Penicillium sp. FSDE15, from
agroindustrial waste. These enzymes are able to convert part of the lignocellulosic biomass …