Lignocelluloses are often a major or sometimes the sole components in different waste
streams from various sources such as industries, forestry, agriculture and municipalities. It …

Bioconversion of lignocellulose by microbial fermentation is typically preceded by an acidic
thermochemical pretreatment step designed to facilitate enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose …

Economic growth and industrial energy demand necessitate sustainable energy resources.
The food vs. fuel issue means that first generation biofuels appear unsustainable. Therefore …

The pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) is a fundamental component of cellular metabolism.
The PPP is important to maintain carbon homoeostasis, to provide precursors for nucleotide …

Ethanol use as a fuel additive or directly as a fuel source has grown in popularity due to
governmental regulations and in some cases economic incentives based on environmental …

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 …

The implementation of biorefineries for a cost-effective and sustainable production of energy
and chemicals from renewable carbon sources plays a fundamental role in the transition to a …

During hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass, monomeric sugars and a broad range of
inhibitory compounds are formed and released. These inhibitors, which can be organized …

Nowadays, the transport sector is one of the main sources of greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions and air pollution in cities. The use of renewable energies is therefore imperative …

Metabolites, substrates and substrate impurities may be toxic to cells by damaging biological
molecules, organelles, membranes or disrupting biological processes. Chemical stress is …