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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Main Authors: Elumalai Sasikumar, Tobimatsu Yuki, Grabber John H, Pan Xuejun, Ralph John
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Biotechnology for Biofuels
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Online Access:http://www.biotechnologyforbiofuels.com/content/5/1/59