Laigeng Li

Research Focus

Plant biomass is an important renewable source for energy, fiber material and biochemicals. Our primary research interest is to study the formation of biomass polymers which are mainly deposited in plant cell walls and the processes by which biomass can be efficiently converted into biofuels and other chemicals. The research focus includes 1) elucidation of the biosynthetic pathways of lignocellulosic polymers, such as cellulose, lignin and hemicellulose, and 2) development of biotechnology for modification of lignocellulosic biomass in order to improve biomass conversion efficiency.