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can be obtained from the fractioned major components of hemicellulose
(5-carbons polymer), cellulose (6-carbons polymer), and lignin (polymer
of phenol) through the biorefinery process.

1.6 Conclusion
The concept of LCB to liquid fuels is really a broad issue for the modern
age. There is very narrow field in our surroundings, where cellulosic
materials are used as feedstock of liquid biofuels. The crystallinity of
cellulose and its association with hemicellulose and lignin are two key
challenges that prevent the efficient breakdown of cellulose into glucose
molecules that can be converted to liquid biofuels. This chapter is just
trying to give an updated research finding about the source, chemistry,
and biorefinery of this valuable material. Biorefineries may play a vital
role in tackling climate change by reducing the demand of fossil fuel and
offering sustainable way to generate renewable biofuels, chemicals, and
materials. At the same time, LCB-based biorefinery is being popular
because of its great contribution on bioeconomy.

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