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11 July 2025


We demonstrated the role of hemicelluloses in the binding of expansin‑related proteins to woody cell walls. These results deepen our understanding on how we can use biological processes for engineering lignocellulosic fibres.



17 June 2025


We created bio-based, biodegradable, cellulose-based coatings that have redefining performance—matching or even outperforming conventional plastics for barriers



10 March 2025


We demonstrated the production of cellulose nanocrystals(CNC) with a help of endoglucanase and loosenins. The produced CNC was used to make conductive inks, that could be used for printing "green" tags.



28 February 2025


Small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) has shed light on microbial expansin activity on native wood substrate after delignification. PcaLOOL treatment impacted fiber packing and interfibril spacing.



23 April 2024



23 April 2024


Microbial expansins with different modular structure were shown to increase interfibrillar spacing of cellulose microfibers and performance of enzymes that act on fiber surfaces. This study uncovers new possibilities for biocatalysts to create value-added materials from cellulosic biomass



15 December 2023


Here we show the potential of loosenin proteins to enhance the enzymatic deconstruction of wood fiber. This work can aid the development of cost-effective technologies for biofuel and biochemical production from renewable resources



13 December 2023


Impacts of expansin-related proteins on lignocellulosic materials and prospective applications in lignocellulose prosessing



23 June 2023




26 January 2023


Loosenins are expansin-related proteins. These proteins show potential to loosenin cellulose networks. This property can be relevant to sustainable manufacturing of dissolving pulps used in textiles.



12 January 2023


2 January 2023


15 August 2022