Enzymatic approaches in paper industry for pulp refining and biofilm control

The use of enzymes has a high potential in the pulp and paper industry to improve the economics of the paper production process and to achieve, at the same time, a reduced environmental impact. Specific enzymes contribute to reduce the amount of chemicals and energy required for the modification of...

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Autores: Rivera De Torre, Esperanza, Negro Álvarez, Carlos Manuel, Fuente González, Elena de la, Blanco Suárez, María Ángeles
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2012
País:España
Institución:Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)
Repositorio:Docta Complutense
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:docta.ucm.es:20.500.14352/44329
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/44329
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:676
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Enzymes
Refining
Biofilm
Paper industry
Industria del papel
Ingeniería química
Medio ambiente
Biotecnología
3312.13 Tecnología de la Madera
3303 Ingeniería y Tecnología Químicas
2391 Química Ambiental
3399 Otras Especialidades Tecnológicas
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Sumario:The use of enzymes has a high potential in the pulp and paper industry to improve the economics of the paper production process and to achieve, at the same time, a reduced environmental impact. Specific enzymes contribute to reduce the amount of chemicals and energy required for the modification of fibers and helps to prevent the formation or development of biofilms. This review is aimed at presenting the latest progresses made in the application of enzymes as refining aids and biofilm control agents.