Breaking down stubborn cellulose in time lapse
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 - 11:50
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers have for the first time ever succeeded in visualizing at the single-molecule level the processes involved in a biological nanomachine, known as the cellulosome, as it degrades crystalline cellulose. The fundamental insights thus obtained could support sustainable concepts of cellulose utilization to make a breakthrough in industrial biotechnology.