cellulose

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This fungus is one of many “brown rot” fungi, because it digests the sugary cellulose in wood but not its lignin.

From Washington Post

Director Rob Poyer said diapers are difficult to break it down into plastic, cellulose and super absorbent polymer parts.

From Washington Post

At the University of Kansas, Tang further analyzed the fossils using a painstaking process known as the “cellulose acetate peeling” technique.

From Seattle Times

To address such concerns, Sheikhi’s team fashioned biodegradable cellulose into filaments sporting “hairs” with functional groups that selectively bond to and capture neodymium, a vital component in the magnets in wind turbines.

From Science Magazine

Naturally, the hunt for a more sustainable alternative has been ongoing for some time, and cellulose is getting close.

From Salon