Lignin is the most abundant renewable source of aromatic macromolecules. Its valorization
towards functional materials can be a key component of the transition toward a more …

The rumen of ruminants is a natural anaerobic fermentation system that efficiently degrades
lignocellulosic biomass and mainly depends on synergistic interactions between multiple …

Lignocellulosic biorefineries may be applied to produce value-added products, such as
chemicals, biofuels and bioplastics, from biomass, thereby reducing carbon emissions …

With rising global temperatures, permafrost carbon stores are vulnerable to microbial
degradation. The enzyme latch theory states that polyphenols should accumulate in …

Polymer production is rapidly increasing, but there are no large-scale technologies available
to effectively mitigate the massive accumulation of these recalcitrant materials. One potential …

The rewetting of long-term drained peatlands leads to the development of eutrophic shallow
lakes, gradually inhabited by reed communities. These shallow lakes are characterized by …

Major challenge in biorefineries is the use of all lignocellulosic components, particularly
lignins. In this study, Thermobacillus xylanilyliticus grew on kraft lignin, steam-exploded and …

Anaerobic fungi found in the guts of large herbivores are prolific biomass degraders whose
genomes harbor a wealth of carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes), of which only a …

The robustness of microbial consortia isolated from compost habitat encompasses the
complementary metabolism that aids in consolidated bioprocessing (CBP) of lignocellulosic …

During the evolutionary development of plants, lignin emerged, engaging in a remarkable
synergy with polysaccharides. This union enhanced the adaptability of plants to harsh …