Dynamics between copper and oxygen make a type of enzyme excel at breaking down biomass (IMAGE)

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Dynamics between copper and oxygen make a type of enzyme excel at breaking down biomass

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Neutron scattering experiments at the Spallation Neutron Source revealed how the dynamics between copper and oxygen make a special type of enzyme excel at breaking down biomass. Insights could lead to lowering the cost of biofuel production.

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Jill Hemman/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

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