Center for Lignocellulose Structure and Formation (CLSF)
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Director
Daniel Cosgrove
Lead Institution
Pennsylvania State University
Class
2009-2024
Mission
To develop a nano- to meso-scale understanding of cellulosic cell walls, the energy-rich structural material in plants, and the physical mechanisms of wall assembly, forming the foundation for new technologies in sustainable energy and novel biomaterials.
Partner Institutions
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- Penn State
- MIT
- NC State
- ORNL
- Cambridge
- Univ of Rhode Island
- UT El Paso
- Univ of Virginia
Quick Facts
Single Slide Overview
Technical Summary
https://www.lignocellulose.org/