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Cellulose biodegradation
Cellulose is a polymer made up of glucose subunits that is present in plants. Cellulose degradation occurs when microbes utilize enzymes to produce carbon dioxide and other gases. Cellulases are enzymes responsible for cellulose degradation.
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MAY 27, 2023
Earth & The Environment
As fast fashion and production of goods ramps up around the world, textiles are an increasingly large portion of the was
...
Written By:
Amelia Rhodeland
JUN 07, 2021
Chemistry & Physics
Biodegradable batteries represent the holy grail of our current technological obstacles to achieving the transition to a
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
MAY 06, 2021
Chemistry & Physics
A study published in the journal Advanced Functional Materials highlights a new bioprinting technique that can be u
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
JUL 22, 2019
Earth & The Environment
What do you think of when you hear the words, "plastic pollution"? Beverage bottles, straws, and packaging are
...
Written By:
Tiffany Dazet
FEB 18, 2018
Chemistry & Physics
A chemical and physical process makes the wood as strong as some industrial metals and alloy
Written By:
JUL 17, 2016
Earth & The Environment
Have you ever thought about mixing up your wardrobe? What about mixing it up to the extent of clothes made from mushroom
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
DEC 20, 2013
Chemistry & Physics
Crystalline cellulose structures are known to have great strength compared to their weight, but quantifying this on the
...