cellulose

Researchers have developed a new catalyst that directly converts cellulose, the most common form of biomass, into ethylene glycol, an important intermediate product for chemical industry.

Researchers in Sweden and Japan report development of a new type of paper that resists breaking when pulled almost as well as cast iron.

The new material, called "cellulose nanopaper," is made of sub-microscopic particles of cellulose and may open the way for expanded use of paper as a construction material and in other applications, they suggest.

A newly created microbe produces cellulose that can be turned into ethanol and other biofuels, report scientists.

They say the microbe could provide a significant portion of the nation's transportation fuel if production can be scaled up.

(University of Texas at Austin) A newly created microbe produces cellulose that can be turned into ethanol and other biofuels, report scientists from the University of Texas at Austin who say the microbe could provide a significant portion of the nation's transportation fuel if production can be scaled up.