'On your mark, get set'—Neutrons run enzyme's reactivity for better biofuel production
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 - 03:02
in Physics & Chemistry
Producing biofuels like ethanol from plant materials requires various enzymes to break down the cellulosic fibers. Scientists using neutron scattering have identified the specifics of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction that could significantly reduce the total amount of enzymes used, improving production processes and lowering costs.