New enzyme breaks down waste for less expensive biofuels, bioproducts

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In a step toward increasing the cost-effectiveness of renewable biofuels and bioproducts, scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory discovered a microbial enzyme that degrades tough-to-break bonds in lignin, a waste product of biorefineries.

Supported by the DOE Office of Science, Biological and Environmental Research