Why is breaking down plant material for biofuels so slow?

ScienceDaily
May 7, 2024, 7:52 pm105 pts
Tracking individual enzymes during the breakdown of cellulose for biofuel production has revealed how several roadblocks slow this process when using plant material that might otherwise go to waste. The research may lead to new ways to improve the breakdown process and make the non-edible parts of plants and…

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