Insights from molecular dynamics simulations for interaction between cellulose microfibrils and hemicellulose
Yi Kong, Libo Li, Shiyu Fu
Abstract
The interaction between cellulose microfibrils and xylan is crucial for the strength of the secondary cell wall of vascular plants.
Topics & Concepts
HemicelluloseCelluloseXylanMicrofibrilMolecular dynamicsCell wallChemistryDynamics (music)Materials scienceChemical engineeringPolymer scienceBiophysicsComputational chemistryBiologyBiochemistryPhysicsEngineeringAcousticsPolysaccharides and Plant Cell WallsAdvanced Cellulose Research StudiesPolysaccharides Composition and Applications