Inspired by the natural Bouligand structure, researchers have been developing advanced materials for applications in ...

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 ...

Cellulose, which helps give plant cell walls their rigid structure, holds promise as a renewable raw material for biofuels—if researchers can accelerate the production process.

Cell structure Description Function Cell type Cell wall Freely permeable layer surrounding cell membrane. The cell wall of plant cells is made from cellulose. This gives them a rigid structure.

catalyses the breakdown of ATP and Cellulose synthase: catalyses the formation of cellulose from glucose molecules Hormones Communication between different parts of the body. Hormones are released ...

Inspired by the natural Bouligand structure, researchers have been developing advanced materials for applications in impact-resistant bioplastics ...

Cellulose, the most abundant natural polymer, also gives distant cousins of paper—woven cotton textiles such as T-shirts and blue jeans—the durability, comfort, and water absorbency that we look for ...

"The improvements we saw on both printability and mechanical measures suggest that incorporating cellulose nanofibrils ...