A team has identified a protein that modifies the cellular machinery responsible for producing cellulose, which could inform the design of more stable, cellulose-enriched materials for biofuels and ...

Plastics, fuels, and many industrial materials are still largely derived from fossil fuels. These resources contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and long-term environmental degradation. 1 As the ...

The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF) are breaking new ground with the production of staple fiber yarns made from cellulose. Using the HighPerCell® process—patented by ...

A process for making pigments from cellulose for use in cosmetics, food and coatings applications has scaled up from a ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Cellulose fabrics are fibers extracted from plants and transformed into clothing. Fuelled in a large part by promises of higher environmental ...

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New research by Penn State researchers reveals how several molecular roadblocks slow the breakdown of cellulose for biofuels. Here, Daguan Nong, assistant research professor of biomedical engineering, ...