The scientists explored how cellulose and lignin interact during hydrolysis in hot water. They studied how cellulose and lignin affect each other's breakdown at different temperatures. When the mixture had more lignin than cellulose, the lignin broke down faster. At lower temperatures, the mixture with more cellulose broke down better. But at high temperatures, the interactions slowed down cellulose breakdown. The team also found that these interactions influenced the formation of certain substances during the reactions. In conclusion, the ways cellulose and lignin work together impact their breakdown process in hot water.