Search for dissertations about: "carbohydrate-active"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 swedish dissertations containing the word carbohydrate-active.

  2. 1. Structural and functional investigation of underexplored carbohydrate-active enzyme families

    Author : Andrea Seveso; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; carbohydrate-active enzymes; lytic polysaccharide monooxygenase; plant biomass degradation; copper radical oxidases; carbohydrate esterase; protein structure determination; protein structure prediction;

    Abstract : The known consequences of the current fossil-based economy require a transition towards a bio-based economy. Development of biorefineries in which plant biomass can be utilized as a renewable source of energy and building blocks to produce both commodities and high-value products, is a key step in this transition. READ MORE

  4. 2. Production and investigation of highly thermophilic multi-domain carbohydrate-active enzymes

    Author : Daniel Krska; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; protein structure; xylanase; carbohydrate esterase; multidomain enzymes; carbohydrate-active enzymes; thermostable enzymes; plant biomass degradation; Caldicellulosiruptor;

    Abstract : With the looming threat of climate change caused largely by an excess of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, recent scientific efforts have focused on the substitution of fossil fuels and other polluting compounds with more environmentally conscious choices. To this end, the investigation of biomass as both a renewable source of energy and as a chemical basis to produce high-value products is being extensively investigated. READ MORE

  5. 3. Characterization and engineering of carbohydrate-active enzymes for biotechnological applications

    Author : Noor Hassan; Christina Divne; Eva Nordberg Karlsson; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; se conversion; galacto-oligosaccharides; thermostability; propeptide; Bioteknologi; Biotechnology;

    Abstract : Extremozymes are enzymes produced by microorganisms that live in extreme habitats. Due to their higher stability, extremozymes is attracting interest as biocatalysts in various industrial processes. In this context, carbohydrate-active extremozymes can be used in various processes relevant to the paper, food and feed industry. READ MORE

  6. 4. Strategies for the Discovery of Carbohydrate-Active Enzymes from Environmental Bacteria

    Author : Johan Larsbrink; Vincent Bulone; Harry Brumer; Birte Svensson; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; CAZyme discovery; xyloglucan; polysaccharide-utilisation locus; microbiota; α-xylosidase; GH31; transglucosidase; human gut; SRA - Molekylär biovetenskap; SRA - Molecular Bioscience;

    Abstract : The focus of this thesis is a comparative study of approaches in discovery of carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes). CAZymes synthesise, bind to, and degrade all the multitude of carbohydrates found in nature. READ MORE

  7. 5. Heterologous expression, characterization and applications of carbohydrate active enzymes and binding modules

    Author : Åsa Kallas; Tuula T. Teeri; Edward A. Bayer; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; Populus; xyloglucan endotransglycosylase; carbohydrate binding modules; endo- 1; 4 -b-xylanase; Escherichia coli; Pichia pastoris; N-glycosylation; fiber analysis; Bioengineering; Bioteknik; Wood fibre and forest products; Träfiber- och virkeslära;

    Abstract : Wood and wood products are of great economical and environmental importance, both in Sweden and globally. Biotechnology can be used both for achieving raw material of improved quality and for industrial processes such as biobleaching. READ MORE