Predicting and mitigating changes in soil carbon (C) stocks under global change requires a
coherent understanding of the factors regulating soil organic matter (SOM) formation and …

The contemporary production of carbon materials heavily relies on fossil fuels, contributing
significantly to the greenhouse effect. Biomass is a carbon‐neutral resource whose organic …

Lignin is conventionally defined as being formed by the oxidative polymerization of three
main monolignols, p-coumaryl alcohol, coniferyl alcohol, and sinapyl alcohol, that are …

Plant cells biosynthesize primary cell walls (PCW) in all cells and produce secondary cell
walls (SCWs) in specific cell types that conduct water and/or provide mechanical support …

Abstract Background Secondary cell walls (SCWs) form the architecture of terrestrial plant
biomass. They reinforce tracheary elements and strengthen fibres to permit upright growth …

Biomass fractionation into its individual building blocks poses a major challenge to the
biorefinery concept. The recalcitrance of the lignocellulose matrix and the high crystallinity of …

Searching for renewable alternatives for fossil carbon resources to produce chemicals, fuels
and materials is essential for the development of a sustainable society. Lignin, a major …

Lignocellulosic biomass has gained extensive research interest due to its potential as a
renewable resource, which has the ability to overtake oil-based resources. However, this is …

The lignin biosynthetic pathway has been studied for more than a century but has
undergone major revisions over the past decade. Significant progress has been made in …

Assessing the potential for forest carbon (C) capture and storage requires accurate
assessments of C in live tree tissues. In the vast majority of local, regional, and global …