The researchers studied how to efficiently break down plant biomass using steam explosion. They used Eucalyptus globulus chips to test different conditions. They found that using high steam pressure and short steaming time was the best way to remove lignin from the biomass with the least amount of energy. Adding heat-insulating material also helped reduce energy consumption. The study showed that steam explosion at 3.9 MPa pressure and 1.1 min steaming time was the most effective method for delignification.