Heterogeneity and rigidity of lignocellulose causing resistance to its deconstruction have
provided technical and economic challenges in the current biomass conversion processes …

The production of nanocellulose has garnered increased attention in the past decades and
is now the second-ranked priority of the European bioeconomy. The number of papers …

Efficient saccharification of lignocellulosic biomass requires concerted development of a
pretreatment method, an enzyme cocktail and an enzymatic process, all of which are …

Lignocellulosic plant biomass is recognized as an alternative resource for sustainable
production of liquid fuels, chemicals, and polymeric materials through the biorefining …

The production of so-called advanced bioethanol offers several advantages compared to
traditional bioethanol production processes in terms of sustainability criteria. This includes …

The derivation of second-generation biofuels from non-edible biomass is viewed as crucial
for establishing a sustainable bio-based economy for the future. The inertness of …

Background The discovery of enzymes named lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases
(LPMOs) has had a major impact on the efficiency of current commercial cellulase cocktails …

Solar-driven interfacial evaporation technology has become an effective approach to
alleviate freshwater shortage. To improve its evaporation efficiency, the pore-size …

The adverse environmental impacts of the fossil fuel and the concerns of energy security
necessitate the development of alternative clean energy sources from renewable …

Background The emerging bioeconomy depends on improved methods for processing of
lignocellulosic biomass to fuels and chemicals. Saccharification of lignocellulose to …