Solar energy is collected by plants via photosynthesis and stored as lignocellulose. Decomposition of the cellulosic material into simple 5- and 6-carbon sugars is achieved by physical and chemical pre-treatment, followed by exposure to enzymes from biomass-degrading organisms. The simple sugars can be subsequently converted into fuels by microorganisms. From: Genomics of cellulosic biofuels Edward M. Rubin Nature 454, 841-845(14 August 2008) doi:10.1038/nature07190
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