The carbohydrate-binding module of xylanase from <it>Nonomuraea flexuosa</it> decreases its non-productive adsorption on lignin

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The enzymatic hydrolysis step converting lignocellulosic materials into fermentable sugars is recognized as one of the major limiting steps in biomass-to-ethanol process due to the low efficiency of enzymes and their cost. Xylanases...

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Main Authors: Zhang Junhua, Moilanen Ulla, Tang Ming, Viikari Liisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Biotechnology for Biofuels
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Online Access:http://www.biotechnologyforbiofuels.com/content/6/1/18