Most of the disease-causing bacteria secrete matrix-like layers around themselves called biofilms. These biofilms act as ...

Hydrogen bonds between different layers of the polysaccharides contribute to the resistance of crystalline cellulose to degradation. Hemicellulose, the second most abundant component of ...

Besides cellulose, BSG contains hemicellulose, lignin, proteins, lipids and small amounts of ash, all carefully intertwined ...

Wood is made up of cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin and an array of waxes, resins and sugars. The properties of these elements make them suitable ingredients in functional bio-products, not just in ...