A research team in South Korea has developed a cutting-edge catalytic and separation process that enables the simultaneous production of xylonic acid and xylitol from xylose under ambient conditions, ...

Scientists have developed a bioprocess using engineered yeast that completely and efficiently converted plant matter consisting of acetate and xylose into high-value bioproducts. A team of scientists ...

Palm oil extraction annually produces approximately 13 million tons of waste plant matter. Some of this by-product, known as empty fruit bunch (EFB), is currently incinerated to produce heat and ...

Defects in the structure of metal−organic framework (MOF) materials can make ideal sites for the catalytic production of valuable industrial chemicals used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and ...

The waste plant materials remaining from palm oil extraction processes can now be converted into a useful sugar. Palm oil extraction annually produces approximately 13 million tons of waste plant ...