Antonella Amore

TL;DR: 3D structure of a newly discovered enzyme that can digest highly crystalline PET, the primary material used in the manufacture of single-use plastic beverage bottles, in some clothing, and in carpets is characterized and it is shown that PETase degrades another semiaromatic polyester, polyethylene-2,5-furandicarboxylate (PEF), which is an emerging, bioderived PET replacement with improved barrier properties.

TL;DR: This manuscript reviews the recent advancements in elucidation of molecular mechanisms responsible for regulation of expression of cellulase and hemicellulase genes in fungi.

TL;DR: Evaluating the microbial diversity of different lignocellulosic biomasses during degradation under natural conditions and isolating, select, characterise new well-adapted bacterial strains to detect potentially improved enzyme-producing bacteria show that the microbiota of lignecellulose biomasses can be considered an important source of bacterial strains for second-generation biofuels upgrade.

TL;DR: A wide range of high added value products, such as enzymes, biofuels, organic acids, biopolymers, bioelectricity, and molecules for food and pharmaceutical industries, can be obtained by upgrading solid wastes.

TL;DR: In general, a major fraction of the total plant biomass deconstruction in the biosphere results from the action of various microorganisms, primarily aerobic bacteria and fungi, as well as a variety of anaerobic bacteria.