Destructuring plant biomass: Focus on fungal and extremophilic cell wall hydrolases

- Lignocellulose is an abundant renewable alternative to fossil fuels.
- Lignocellulose is recalcitrant to degradation by cell wall hydrolases.
- Fungi degrade plant biomass synergistically through secreted enzymes.
- Extremozymes help improve biomass conversion under harsh conditions.
- Strategies to improve function-stability and recycling of enzymes are discussed.