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Lignocellulosic biomass: a sustainable platform for the production of bio-based chemicals and polymers

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In this paper, the potential of lignocellulosic biomass as an alternative platform to fossil resources has been analyzed and a critical review provides insights into the potential for LBS.
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This article is published in Polymer Chemistry.The article was published on 2015-06-16 and is currently open access. It has received 1763 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Lignocellulosic biomass & Biomass.

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Thinking Green: Sustainable Polymers from Renewable Resources.

TL;DR: The use of polymeric materials from renewable resources has a long history, with naturally occurring polymers being among the first materials used by men, and is expected to play a key role in biobased economy in the near future.
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Valorization of Food and Agricultural Waste: A Step towards Greener Future

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Carbohydrate Binding Modules: Diversity of Domain Architecture in Amylases and Cellulases From Filamentous Microorganisms

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One-pot bioprocess for lactic acid production from lignocellulosic agro-wastes by using ionic liquid stable Lactobacillus brevis.

TL;DR: Use of different agro-wastes as substrate for production of lactic acid, a C3-platform chemical and high demand industrial product by Lactobacillus brevis in a one-pot bioprocess points towards a holistic approach for future biorefineries with sustainable production of bioproducts.
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A bionic system with Fenton reaction and bacteria as a model for bioprocessing lignocellulosic biomass.

TL;DR: A biomimetic system with a biochemical Fenton reaction and lignocellulose-degrading bacteria was confirmed to be able for the pret treatment of RS to enhance enzymatic hydrolysis under mild conditions and offers new insights into the pretreatment of lignOcellulosic biomass.
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Hydrolysis of lignocellulosic materials for ethanol production: a review.

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