The deconstruction of cellulose is essential for the conversion of biomass into fuels and chemicals. But cellulose, the most abundant renewable polymer on the planet, is extremely recalcitrant to ...

How researchers turn bacteria into cellulose-producing mini-factories Date: July 30, 2024 Source: ETH Zurich Summary: Researchers have modified certain bacteria with UV light so that they produce ...

There's good news and bad news about the revelation that a supposed 100-percent Parmesan cheese was adulterated with cellulose—a filler often made from wood pulp. First the good: Eating ...

In the search for more sustainable uses of cellulose, scientists have developed a production method for a nanofibrous cellulose matrix, which has the potential to replace non-renewable industrial ...

Cellulose gum is considered a fairly safe food additive. It doesn’t have any nutritional value or health benefits, but it can be a very useful addition to all kinds of products.

Researchers at Virginia Tech have found a way to make biodegradable packaging stronger while using less energy in the process.

Cellulose sponges are made from wood fibers and although man-made, they’re far more “green” than plastic ones since they biodegrade in landfills and go through a far less toxic manufacturing ...

Turning plant byproducts into digestible carbs could feed more people.

Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) is used as a highly effective additive to improve the product and processing properties in various fields of application.