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'''Enzymes''' (/ˈɛnzaɪmz/) are proteins that act as biological catalysts (biocatalysts).<ref>{{Cite web|year=2021|title=Enzyme|e-pub date=|date accessed=24-09-21|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enzyme}}</ref> | '''Enzymes''' (/ˈɛnzaɪmz/) are proteins that act as biological catalysts (biocatalysts).<ref>{{Cite web|year=2021|title=Enzyme|e-pub date=|date accessed=24-09-21|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enzyme}}</ref> | ||
In terms of lignocellulosic biomass valorisation, enzymes find two main applications: i) biomass pretreatment, and ii) polysaccharides hydrolysis. | In terms of lignocellulosic biomass valorisation, enzymes find two main applications: i) biomass pretreatment, and ii) polysaccharides hydrolysis. | ||
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