Epigallocatechin gallate incorporation into lignin enhances the alkaline delignification and enzymatic saccharification of cell walls
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lignin is an integral component of the plant cell wall matrix but impedes the conversion of biomass into biofuels. The plasticity of lignin biosynthesis should permit the inclusion of new compatible phenolic monomers such as flavonoi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-08-01
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| Series: | Biotechnology for Biofuels |
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| Online Access: | http://www.biotechnologyforbiofuels.com/content/5/1/59 |