Less is more: Novel cellulose structure requires fewer enzymes to process biomass to fuel
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 17:20
in Physics & Chemistry
Improved methods for breaking down cellulose nanofibers are central to cost-effective biofuel production and the subject of new research. Scientists are investigating the unique properties of crystalline cellulose nanofibers to develop novel chemical pretreatments and designer enzymes for biofuel production from cellulosic -- or non-food -- plant-derived biomass.