The deconstruction of cellulose is essential for the conversion of biomass into fuels and chemicals. But cellulose, the most ...

This allows for hydrogen bonds to form between cellulose chains as the newly made paper dries (Fig. 2b). For some paper products, such as toilet paper, hydrogen bonding between cellulose chains is all ...

The main component of lignocellulose is cellulose, a beta(1–4)-linked chain of glucose molecules. Hydrogen bonds between different layers of the polysaccharides contribute to the resistance of ...