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

Cellulases, a group of enzymes capable of degrading cellulose, play a crucial role in the
bioconversion of cellulosic biomass, making them invaluable in various industries such as …

Cellulases play a promising role in the bioconversion of renewable lignocellulosic biomass
into fermentable sugars which are subsequently fermented to biofuels and other value …

Lignocellulosic biomass is a most promising feedstock in the production of second-
generation biofuels. Efficient degradation of lignocellulosic biomass requires a synergistic …

Lignocellulose is a rich and sustainable globally available carbon source and is considered
a prominent alternative raw material for producing biofuels and valuable chemical …

Lignocellulosic biomass is a renewable and sustainable energy source. Cellulases are the
enzymes that cleave β-1, 4-glycosidic linkages in cellulose to liberate sugars that can be …

The inherent resistance of lignocellulosic biomass makes it impervious for industrially
important enzymes such as cellulases to hydrolyze cellulose. Further, the competitive …

In nature, many microbes secrete mixtures of glycoside hydrolases, oxidoreductases, and
accessory enzymes to deconstruct polysaccharides and lignin in plants. These enzymes are …

In addition to its biological function, the stability of a protein is a major determinant for its
applicability. Unfortunately, engineering proteins for improved functionality usually results in …

Bacteria and yeast are being intensively used to produce biofuels and high-added-value
products by using plant biomass derivatives as substrates. The number of microorganisms …