Peng Xiao

This paper uses isotope labeling and solid-state NMR to show how phenylalanine and tyrosine contribute differently to lignin structure in grasses, revealing tyrosine as a compensatory pathway.

The paper uses solid-state NMR to study lignin-carbohydrate interactions in Arabidopsis stems during maturation, revealing the role of specific lignin units and carbohydrates in wall structure.

This study uses 1H-detected solid-state NMR to rapidly analyze polysaccharide-lignin interactions in eucalyptus and spruce, revealing new structural insights without solubilization.

This study presents a model of xylan-bound cellulose microfibril architecture in wheat straw using ssNMR and X-ray scattering, revealing 18 glucan chains with xylan binding and implications for biomass recalcitrance.