Lignin, a substance considered as a waste product in biomass and ethanol production, will now reach its proper value as bio-oil in new products. Lignin, a substance considered as a waste product in ...

There's an old saying in the biofuels industry: 'You can make anything from lignin except money.' But now, a new study may pave the way to challenging that adage. The study demonstrates a concept that ...

A research team has made significant strides in addressing the challenges of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), a crucial process in water electrolysis and metal-air batteries.

On cocoa farms around the world, cocoa beans are pulled from their pods, and the hard husks are discarded, leaving some 20 million tons of plant waste to biodegrade and potentially harm future crops.

Every day, millions of people use thermal paper without thinking about it. Receipts, shipping labels, tickets, and medical ...

Newly developed lignin-based hydrogel proves to be a promising tool for wound healing and controlled drug release, according to a new study. With the rising demand for advanced wound healing and drug ...

Conceptual model for PbWRKY24 regulation of lignin accumulation in russet pear skin. PbWRKY24 modulates lignin biosynthesis pathway in russet fruit skin of pear by directly binding to the PbPRX4 ...

Made from traditional wood, engineered wood is often seen as a renewable replacement for traditional building materials like steel, cement, glass and plastic. It also has the potential to store carbon ...